Lubricating oil additive imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricating oil additive by the United Arab Emirates reached $401.9 million in 2024 (123.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $401.9M | 123.9K t |
| 2023 | $474.3M | 133.6K t |
| 2022 | $466.0M | 132.3K t |
| 2021 | $350.2M | 117.4K t |
| 2020 | $329.0M | 111.2K t |
| 2019 | $385.3M | 120.7K t |
| 2018 | $306.5M | 96.1K t |
| 2017 | $126.4M | 43.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lubricating oil additive from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), France (21%), Singapore (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $103.3M | 26% |
| France | $83.6M | 21% |
| Singapore | $65.1M | 16% |
| Belgium | $48.2M | 12% |
| India | $40.2M | 10% |
| Italy | $28.8M | 7.2% |
| United States | $20.1M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 1% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 0.7% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lubricating oil additive exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of lubricating oil additive by the United Arab Emirates reached $45.4 million in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Lithuania (40%), Egypt (11%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+466% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $18.1M | 40% |
| Egypt | $4.9M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $3.5M | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 6.5% |
| China | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $890K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $673K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lubricating oil additive imports (HS 3811.21): 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lubricating oil additive worth $401.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 198 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricating oil additive to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($103.3 million), followed by France (21%) and Singapore (16%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricating oil additive to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $126.4 million in 2017 to $401.9 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. The peak was 2023 at $474.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $354.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export lubricating oil additive?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $45.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lithuania, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $356.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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