Crude palm oil exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of crude palm oil by the United Arab Emirates reached $27.6 million in 2024 (17.1 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 118% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $49.9 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 | $27.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $49.9M | 25.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $603K | 708 t |
| 2020 | $35K | 28 t |
| 2019 | $167K | 372 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $120K | 115 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports crude palm oil to
Mozambique alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $25.1M | 91% |
| Malawi | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| Central African Republic | $648K | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $189K | 0.7% |
| France | $18K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 63% above the world average of $0.99. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 palm oil exports (HS 1511.10): 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 1511.10: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm oil exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported crude palm oil worth $27.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude palm oil from the United Arab Emirates?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by Malawi (6%) and the Central African Republic (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude palm oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of crude palm oil from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $120 thousand in 2017 to $27.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $49.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm oil?
The HS code for crude palm oil is subheading 1511.10. 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 1511 page.
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