Sesame oil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sesame oil by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 589 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sesame oil from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.6M | 79% |
| China | $232K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $195K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $195K | 4.3% |
| Nigeria | $92K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $56K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $17K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.29, 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.
Sesame oil exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sesame oil worth $918 thousand (284 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (37%), United Kingdom (30%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $338K | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $273K | 30% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 11% |
| Norway | $58K | 6.3% |
| Seychelles | $37K | 4% |
| Sweden | $36K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $23K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $15K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 1.5% |
| Maldives | $12K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sesame oil imports (HS 1515.50): 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 1515.50: Vegetable oils: sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sesame oil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sesame oil worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply sesame oil to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (5%) and Singapore (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of sesame oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sesame oil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2021 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sesame oil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $918 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sesame oil?
The HS code for sesame oil is subheading 1515.50. 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 1515 page.
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