Coal tar oil (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal tar oil (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $345.4 million in 2024 (602.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 86% 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 | $345.4M | 602.7K t |
| 2023 | $185.8M | 307.9K t |
| 2022 | $337.5M | 522.8K t |
| 2021 | $117.6M | 167.3K t |
| 2020 | $405.3M | 1.37M t |
| 2019 | $271.8M | 528.6K t |
| 2018 | $163.8M | 193.4K t |
| 2017 | $205.0M | 625.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports coal tar oil (other) from
India alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $282.0M | 82% |
| South Korea | $55.9M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 1.6% |
| United States | $770K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $617K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $325K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $235K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $62K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $45.5 million of coal tar oil (other) in 2024 (84.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $36.7M | 81% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 6.7% |
| China | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $993K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $181K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $111K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $99K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $92K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $69K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates coal tar oil (other) imports (HS 2707.99): 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 2707.99: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported coal tar oil (other) worth $345.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 602.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($282.0 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coal tar oil (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205.0 million in 2017 to $345.4 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2020 at $405.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $254.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export coal tar oil (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $45.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, South Korea and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $299.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil (other)?
The HS code for coal tar oil (other) is subheading 2707.99. 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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