Refined coconut oil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $37.4 million of refined coconut oil in 2024 (22.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $37.4M | 22.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 6.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports refined coconut oil from
The largest suppliers were India (36%), Indonesia (27%), Malaysia (25%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.4M | 36% |
| Indonesia | $10.2M | 27% |
| Malaysia | $9.5M | 25% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 7.9% |
| United States | $825K | 2.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $168K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $133K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $52K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $49K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined coconut oil exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million of refined coconut oil in 2024 (752 tonnes). Pakistan alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 64% |
| Bahrain | $192K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $131K | 8% |
| Canada | $100K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $23K | 1.4% |
| France | $18K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.9% |
| United States | $13K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates refined coconut oil imports (HS 1513.19): 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 1513.19: Vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined coconut oil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported refined coconut oil worth $37.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined coconut oil to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Indonesia (27%) and Malaysia (25%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined coconut oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined coconut oil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $37.4 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export refined coconut oil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $35.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined coconut oil?
The HS code for refined coconut oil is subheading 1513.19. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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