Vat dyes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vat dyes by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.2 million in 2024 (857 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 246% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 857 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 98 t |
| 2018 | $543K | 28 t |
| 2017 | $772K | 67 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vat dyes from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 91% |
| India | $427K | 8.2% |
| United States | $28K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.06 per kg, close to the world average of $6.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vat dyes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of vat dyes by the United Arab Emirates reached $653 thousand in 2024 (428 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $637K | 98% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vat dyes imports (HS 3204.15): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3204.15: Dyes: vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of vat dyes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vat dyes worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 857 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply vat dyes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (8%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of vat dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.06 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vat dyes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $772 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 573%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vat dyes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $653 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vat dyes?
The HS code for vat dyes is subheading 3204.15. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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