Baking mixes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of baking mixes by the United Arab Emirates reached $51.5 million in 2024 (22.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $51.5M | 22.9K t |
| 2023 | $59.1M | 23.7K t |
| 2022 | $49.7M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $45.4M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.4M | 23.3K t |
| 2018 | $45.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $29.4M | 14.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports baking mixes from
The largest suppliers were France (20%), Saudi Arabia (14%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.5M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.5M | 15% |
| United States | $6.2M | 12% |
| India | $5.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 8.8% |
| Greece | $2.9M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Baking mixes exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported baking mixes worth $44.8 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $26.6M | 59% |
| Kuwait | $8.5M | 19% |
| Bahrain | $2.9M | 6.4% |
| Qatar | $2.5M | 5.5% |
| Lebanon | $865K | 1.9% |
| Maldives | $808K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $725K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $639K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $417K | 0.9% |
| Seychelles | $304K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates baking mixes imports (HS 1901.20): 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 1901.20: Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares.
Common questions
What is the value of baking mixes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported baking mixes worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply baking mixes to the United Arab Emirates?
France was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of baking mixes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of baking mixes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.4 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2023 at $59.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export baking mixes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $44.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. That compares with imports of $51.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for baking mixes?
The HS code for baking mixes is subheading 1901.20. 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 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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