Non-petroleum lubricant imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $92.4 million (35.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $92.4M | 35.1K t |
| 2023 | $96.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $67.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $48.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $56.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $47.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2017 | $40.0M | 16.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports non-petroleum lubricant from
The largest suppliers were United States (39%), Germany (12%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36.5M | 40% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $9.7M | 11% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 5.3% |
| France | $4.6M | 5% |
| India | $3.9M | 4.3% |
| China | $3.5M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 55% below the world average of $5.82, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-petroleum lubricant exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $14.4 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (21%), India (20%), South Africa (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 21% |
| India | $2.9M | 20% |
| South Africa | $823K | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $644K | 4.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $638K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $566K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $516K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $384K | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $375K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $338K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $92.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($36.5 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Kuwait (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $5.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.0 million in 2017 to $92.4 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2023 at $96.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export non-petroleum lubricant?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and South Africa. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $78.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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