🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of alcohol: 2024 trade data
Exports of alcohol by the United Arab Emirates reached $955.6 million in 2024 (3.18 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.62 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of alcohol by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $955.6M | 3.18M t |
| 2023 | $593.0M | 2.21M t |
| 2022 | $640.1M | 1.79M t |
| 2021 | $1.62B | 4.41M t |
| 2020 | $701.4M | 2.94M t |
| 2019 | $516.7M | 1.42M t |
| 2018 | $904.3M | 1.22M t |
| 2017 | $502.3M | 645.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports alcohol to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $919.5M | 96% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $20.7M | 2.2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $3.5M | 0.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.6M | 0.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 0.3% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $882K | 0.1% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $872K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $467K | 0.1% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $438K | 0.1% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $419K | 0% |
Types of alcohol under HS 2905
| 2905.11 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol) | 98% |
| 2905.31 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol) | 1.5% |
| 2905.39 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) | 0.3% |
| 2905.41 | Alcohols: polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane) | 0.2% |
| 2905.45 | Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol | 0.1% |
| 2905.19 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1 | 0.1% |
| 2905.12 | Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) | 0.1% |
| 2905.32 | Alcohols: acyclic, diols: propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average export price of alcohol
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 46% below the world average of $0.56, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also imports alcohol
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported alcohol worth $295.5 million (440.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (43%), China (22%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $125.6M | 43% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $64.2M | 22% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $24.1M | 8.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $18.4M | 6.2% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $13.5M | 4.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $12.7M | 4.3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $10.2M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $5.3M | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $5.1M | 1.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.1M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Alcohol trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alcohol worth $295.5 million in 2024 (440.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import alcohol from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (43%), China (22%), India (8%).
What is the average import price of alcohol in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.56 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export alcohol?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported alcohol worth $955.6 million in 2024, mainly to China, Israel, Egypt.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
Alcohol falls under HS heading 2905 (Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading alcohol with the United Arab Emirates?
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