Vinyl acetate imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.8 million of vinyl acetate in 2024 (16.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $41.2 million.
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 | $13.8M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 23.0K t |
| 2022 | $41.2M | 21.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.6M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.3M | 36.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 33.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 26.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 5.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vinyl acetate from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (47%), United States (28%), India (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.4M | 47% |
| United States | $3.9M | 28% |
| India | $3.2M | 24% |
| Turkey | $166K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $33K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vinyl acetate imports (HS 2915.32): 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 2915.32: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl acetate imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vinyl acetate worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl acetate to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by the United States (28%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl acetate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl acetate to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2022 at $41.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate?
The HS code for vinyl acetate is subheading 2915.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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