Crude corn oil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.9 million of crude corn oil in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.6 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 | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports crude corn oil from
Most of the value came from Hungary (42%), South Africa (30%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $1.2M | 42% |
| South Africa | $887K | 30% |
| Turkey | $522K | 18% |
| South Korea | $299K | 10% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
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 crude corn oil imports (HS 1515.21): 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 1515.21: Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude corn oil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported crude corn oil worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude corn oil to the United Arab Emirates?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude corn oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude corn oil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude corn oil?
The HS code for crude corn oil is subheading 1515.21. 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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