Xylenes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $80.0 million of xylenes in 2024 (98.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 158 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $80.0M | 98.5K t |
| 2023 | $51.7M | 44.5K t |
| 2022 | $50.7M | 55.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 40.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $40.5M | 54.5K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 38.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports xylenes from
Taiwan alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $55.3M | 69% |
| Thailand | $15.8M | 20% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 7.5% |
| India | $2.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $86K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 0% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0% |
| United States | $7K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Xylenes exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported xylenes worth $554 thousand (631 tonnes). Pakistan alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates xylenes imports (HS 2707.30): 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 2707.30: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes).
Common questions
What is the value of xylenes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported xylenes worth $80.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply xylenes to the United Arab Emirates?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($55.3 million), followed by Thailand (20%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of xylenes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of xylenes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $80.0 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export xylenes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $554 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Nigeria and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $79.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for xylenes?
The HS code for xylenes is subheading 2707.30. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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