Textile treatment oil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported textile treatment oil worth $4.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 853 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 569 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 794 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 696 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 964 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 916 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 719 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports textile treatment oil from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Germany (31%), South Korea (5%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 49% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 31% |
| South Korea | $203K | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $194K | 4.6% |
| United States | $140K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 3.1% |
| India | $98K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, close to the world average of $2.66.
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 textile treatment oil imports (HS 3403.91): 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 3403.91: Lubricating preparations: for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), (not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals).
Common questions
What is the value of textile treatment oil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported textile treatment oil worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile treatment oil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (31%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile treatment oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile treatment oil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile treatment oil?
The HS code for textile treatment oil is subheading 3403.91. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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