Petroleum jelly exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported petroleum jelly worth $25.9 million (20.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 120 countries. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $25.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 23.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports petroleum jelly to
Nigeria alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.01, 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.
Petroleum jelly imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.8 million of petroleum jelly in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. India alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.8M | 89% |
| South Africa | $303K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $270K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $121K | 1.4% |
| United States | $83K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $72K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $53K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates petroleum jelly exports (HS 2712.10): 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 2712.10: Petroleum jelly.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum jelly exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported petroleum jelly worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 120 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum jelly from the United Arab Emirates?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Senegal (14%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum jelly per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of petroleum jelly from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 324%. The peak was 2023 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import petroleum jelly?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $8.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, South Africa and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum jelly?
The HS code for petroleum jelly is subheading 2712.10. 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 2712 page.
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