Almonds (in shell) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $58.1 million of almonds (in shell) in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 179 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $58.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $56.0M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $56.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $44.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $32.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 7.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports almonds (in shell) from
United States alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $57.4M | 99% |
| Turkey | $197K | 0.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $195K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $85K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $76K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $73K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.1% |
| India | $23K | 0% |
| Spain | $8K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, close to the world average of $3.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Almonds (in shell) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million of almonds (in shell) in 2024 (970 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (46%), Nigeria (20%), Maldives (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates almonds (in shell) imports (HS 0802.11): 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 0802.11: Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of almonds (in shell) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported almonds (in shell) worth $58.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 179 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply almonds (in shell) to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($57.4 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and Uzbekistan (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of almonds (in shell) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $3.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of almonds (in shell) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.8 million in 2017 to $58.1 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export almonds (in shell)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Nigeria and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $56.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for almonds (in shell)?
The HS code for almonds (in shell) is subheading 0802.11. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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