Fuel oil residue exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $9.4 million of fuel oil residue in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 89% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.6 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 | $9.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $494K | 827 t |
| 2018 | $423K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $108K | 200 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports fuel oil residue to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.2M | 98% |
| Kenya | $89K | 1% |
| Thailand | $80K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $26K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 88% above the world average of $0.52. 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.
Fuel oil residue imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported fuel oil residue worth $4.0 million (619 tonnes). Lithuania alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $3.1M | 77% |
| France | $927K | 23% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fuel oil residue exports (HS 2713.90): 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 2713.90: Residues: of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel oil residue exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported fuel oil residue worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy fuel oil residue from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Kenya (1%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average export price of fuel oil residue per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fuel oil residue from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $108 thousand in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import fuel oil residue?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lithuania, France and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel oil residue?
The HS code for fuel oil residue is subheading 2713.90. 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 2713 page.
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