Bakery products (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $252.0 million of bakery products (other) in 2024 (64.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $358.1 million.
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 | $252.0M | 64.1K t |
| 2023 | $358.1M | 92.2K t |
| 2022 | $313.8M | 87.3K t |
| 2021 | $279.1M | 77.1K t |
| 2020 | $294.3M | 92.8K t |
| 2019 | $293.8M | 93.9K t |
| 2018 | $272.7M | 85.5K t |
| 2017 | $125.2M | 45.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bakery products (other) from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (19%), Poland (12%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $48.3M | 19% |
| Poland | $29.0M | 12% |
| United States | $22.5M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $20.9M | 8.3% |
| India | $17.5M | 6.9% |
| Philippines | $11.8M | 4.7% |
| Bahrain | $10.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $10.0M | 4% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $7.7M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bakery products (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $84.8 million of bakery products (other) in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $44.2M | 52% |
| United States | $11.7M | 14% |
| Kuwait | $7.5M | 8.9% |
| Bahrain | $5.2M | 6.2% |
| Qatar | $3.7M | 4.3% |
| Maldives | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 2% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bakery products (other) imports (HS 1905.90): 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 1905.90: Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery products (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bakery products (other) worth $252.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery products (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($48.3 million), followed by Poland (12%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery products (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.2 million in 2017 to $252.0 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $358.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $273.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bakery products (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $84.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $167.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery products (other)?
The HS code for bakery products (other) is subheading 1905.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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