Baking powder imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.2 million of baking powder in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less 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 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 941 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 891 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 783 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports baking powder from
Malta alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $2.3M | 54% |
| Netherlands | $475K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $355K | 8.5% |
| India | $336K | 8% |
| China | $314K | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $154K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $109K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $42K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $31K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Baking powder exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported baking powder worth $1.2 million (399 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (37%), Saudi Arabia (28%), Maldives (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $456K | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $350K | 28% |
| Maldives | $111K | 9% |
| Bahrain | $98K | 7.9% |
| Kuwait | $64K | 5.1% |
| Seychelles | $41K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $36K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $36K | 2.9% |
| Gambia | $14K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates baking powder imports (HS 2102.30): 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 2102.30: Baking powders: prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of baking powder imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported baking powder worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply baking powder to the United Arab Emirates?
Malta was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 513% on the year.
What is the average import price of baking powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 23% above 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 powder to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export baking powder?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for baking powder?
The HS code for baking powder is subheading 2102.30. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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