Edible fat blends and spreads exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported edible fat blends and spreads worth $37.2 million (24.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $37.2M | 24.6K t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 7.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports edible fat blends and spreads to
Morocco alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $19.6M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.1M | 30% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $912K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $700K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $423K | 1.1% |
| United States | $249K | 0.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $138K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $122K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Edible fat blends and spreads imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $67.7 million of edible fat blends and spreads in 2024 (37.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Indonesia (35%), Spain (17%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $23.6M | 35% |
| Spain | $11.5M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $10.7M | 16% |
| Singapore | $8.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| India | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| United States | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates edible fat blends and spreads exports (HS 1517.90): 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 1517.90: Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516.
Common questions
What is the value of edible fat blends and spreads exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported edible fat blends and spreads worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible fat blends and spreads from the United Arab Emirates?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (30%) and Kuwait (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible fat blends and spreads per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of edible fat blends and spreads from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import edible fat blends and spreads?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $67.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Spain and Malaysia. That compares with exports of $37.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for edible fat blends and spreads?
The HS code for edible fat blends and spreads is subheading 1517.90. 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 1517 page.
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