Citrus essential oil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.9 million of citrus essential oil in 2024 (368 tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $2.9M | 368 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 116 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $917K | 109 t |
| 2020 | $674K | 40 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 263 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 347 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 65 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports citrus essential oil from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (35%), Italy (23%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+904% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 35% |
| Italy | $686K | 23% |
| India | $377K | 13% |
| Australia | $183K | 6.2% |
| Indonesia | $120K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 4% |
| United States | $111K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $106K | 3.6% |
| France | $84K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $47K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.97 per kg, 84% below the world average of $50.06, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates citrus essential oil imports (HS 3301.19): 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 3301.19: Oils, essential: of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus essential oil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported citrus essential oil worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 368 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply citrus essential oil to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Italy (23%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 904% on the year.
What is the average import price of citrus essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.97 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $50.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of citrus essential oil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus essential oil?
The HS code for citrus essential oil is subheading 3301.19. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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