Castor oil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of castor oil by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.0 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 4.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports castor oil from
India alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.7M | 98% |
| Spain | $101K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 0.7% |
| United States | $26K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $14K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Castor oil exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported castor oil worth $325 thousand (144 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (30%), Pakistan (26%), Egypt (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $97K | 30% |
| Pakistan | $84K | 26% |
| Egypt | $77K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 11% |
| Seychelles | $22K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $7K | 2.1% |
| France | $3K | 1% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates castor oil imports (HS 1515.30): 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 1515.30: Vegetable oils: castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of castor oil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported castor oil worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply castor oil to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Spain (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of castor oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of castor oil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export castor oil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $325 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for castor oil?
The HS code for castor oil is subheading 1515.30. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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