Vitamin C (unmixed) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.4 million of vitamin c (unmixed) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 76% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 686 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 693 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 636 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 308 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 188 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vitamin c (unmixed) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 78% |
| India | $925K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.8% |
| France | $40K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $22K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $18K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, close to the world average of $4.71.
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 vitamin c (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.27): 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 2936.27: Vitamins: vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin c (unmixed) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vitamin c (unmixed) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin c (unmixed) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (17%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 713% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin c (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $4.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitamin c (unmixed) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin c (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin c (unmixed) is subheading 2936.27. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
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