Rapeseed cake exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rapeseed cake by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.5 million in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $87.9 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 | $9.5M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 46.7K t |
| 2022 | $28.7M | 72.9K t |
| 2021 | $47.1M | 122.1K t |
| 2020 | $53.0M | 182.0K t |
| 2019 | $66.9M | 218.8K t |
| 2018 | $87.9M | 285.7K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 100.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports rapeseed cake to
One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $9.2M | 97% |
| Taiwan | $288K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, close to the world average of $0.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rapeseed cake imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of rapeseed cake by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.7 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 100% |
| Ukraine | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rapeseed cake exports (HS 2306.49): 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 2306.49: Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of rape seed oils (other than low erucic acid rape or colza).
Common questions
What is the value of rapeseed cake exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported rapeseed cake worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 67 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries buy rapeseed cake from the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Taiwan (3%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average export price of rapeseed cake per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rapeseed cake from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2018 at $87.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import rapeseed cake?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India and Ukraine. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rapeseed cake?
The HS code for rapeseed cake is subheading 2306.49. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2306 page.
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