Crude soybean oil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $18.3 million of crude soybean oil in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $55.0 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 | $18.3M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 44.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.0M | 37.3K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 31.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 36.8K t |
| 2017 | $872K | 1.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports crude soybean oil from
Most of the value came from Turkey (45%), Benin (27%), Ukraine (22%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+654% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.2M | 45% |
| Benin | $4.9M | 27% |
| Ukraine | $4.0M | 22% |
| Togo | $567K | 3.1% |
| Serbia | $524K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $118K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude soybean oil exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.0 million of crude soybean oil in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 56% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $4.4M | 56% |
| Zambia | $1.7M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $883K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $737K | 9.3% |
| Malawi | $134K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $38K | 0.5% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates crude soybean oil imports (HS 1507.10): 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 1507.10: Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude soybean oil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported crude soybean oil worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude soybean oil to the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Benin (27%) and Ukraine (22%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude soybean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude soybean oil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $872 thousand in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $55.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export crude soybean oil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude soybean oil?
The HS code for crude soybean oil is subheading 1507.10. 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 1507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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