Bitumen imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.9 million of bitumen in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). That is 94% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $789.7 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 | $8.9M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $142.0M | 428.5K t |
| 2022 | $789.7M | 2.08M t |
| 2021 | $218.5M | 616.2K t |
| 2020 | $157.7M | 620.6K t |
| 2019 | $224.1M | 679.8K t |
| 2018 | $211.4M | 621.5K t |
| 2017 | $107.1M | 619.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bitumen from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.8M | 99% |
| Malaysia | $82K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported bitumen worth $1.05 billion (2.76 million tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Most of it went to China (39%), India (34%), Malaysia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $405.4M | 39% |
| India | $356.7M | 34% |
| Malaysia | $107.9M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $30.8M | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $20.5M | 2% |
| Zambia | $20.0M | 1.9% |
| Angola | $13.4M | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $12.5M | 1.2% |
| Madagascar | $7.8M | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $7.5M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bitumen imports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bitumen worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen to the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Malaysia (1%) and Malawi (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bitumen to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.1 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $789.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $232.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bitumen?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.05 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, India and Malaysia. That compares with imports of $8.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. 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 2713 page.
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