Bitumen products exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $19.5 million of bitumen products in 2024 (39.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 107 countries for exports of this product. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.5M | 39.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 28.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 20.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 28.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 34.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports bitumen products to
One buyer market dominates: Philippines accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $18.9M | 97% |
| Maldives | $197K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $122K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $112K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $27K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $17K | 0.1% |
| France | $13K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.69, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen products imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of bitumen products by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.3 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 89% |
| India | $198K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $83K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.8% |
| China | $26K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $22K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $16K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bitumen products exports (HS 6807.90): 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 6807.90: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen products exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported bitumen products worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 107 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy bitumen products from the United Arab Emirates?
The Philippines was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by the Maldives (1%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average export price of bitumen products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of bitumen products from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import bitumen products?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, India and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen products?
The HS code for bitumen products is subheading 6807.90. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
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