Unsaturated fatty acids imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated fatty acids by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 163% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 282 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $884K | 374 t |
| 2020 | $477K | 155 t |
| 2019 | $639K | 227 t |
| 2018 | $503K | 260 t |
| 2017 | $538K | 188 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports unsaturated fatty acids from
The largest suppliers were India (48%), China (41%), Italy (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 49% |
| China | $1.1M | 41% |
| Italy | $115K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $69K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.86, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates unsaturated fatty acids imports (HS 2916.15): 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 2916.15: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated fatty acids imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported unsaturated fatty acids worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 163% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated fatty acids to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (41%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated fatty acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsaturated fatty acids to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $538 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 408%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated fatty acids?
The HS code for unsaturated fatty acids is subheading 2916.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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