Oleic acid imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oleic acid by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.7 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $7.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $889K | 790 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports oleic acid from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), Indonesia (31%), Malaysia (21%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 44% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 31% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 21% |
| Italy | $210K | 2.7% |
| China | $21K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates oleic acid imports (HS 3823.12): 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 3823.12: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: oleic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of oleic acid imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported oleic acid worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply oleic acid to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Indonesia (31%) and Malaysia (21%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 666% on the year.
What is the average import price of oleic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oleic acid to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $889 thousand in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 768%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oleic acid?
The HS code for oleic acid is subheading 3823.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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