Refined palm kernel or babassu oil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.6 million of refined palm kernel or babassu oil in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 147% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.7 million.
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 | $5.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 11.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports refined palm kernel or babassu oil from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.4M | 96% |
| Singapore | $121K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $93K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, close to the world average of $1.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates refined palm kernel or babassu oil imports (HS 1513.29): 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 1513.29: Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm kernel or babassu oil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported refined palm kernel or babassu oil worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm kernel or babassu oil to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Singapore (2%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm kernel or babassu oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined palm kernel or babassu oil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm kernel or babassu oil?
The HS code for refined palm kernel or babassu oil is subheading 1513.29. 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.
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