🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of bread and baked goods: 2024 trade data
Imports of bread and baked goods by the United Arab Emirates reached $560.1 million in 2024 (253.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of bread and baked goods by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560.1M | 253.1K t |
| 2023 | $650.7M | 183.6K t |
| 2022 | $588.9M | 181.2K t |
| 2021 | $502.0M | 155.5K t |
| 2020 | $463.7M | 154.0K t |
| 2019 | $454.1M | 149.0K t |
| 2018 | $412.2M | 134.3K t |
| 2017 | $259.2M | 83.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bread and baked goods from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (23%), Italy (9%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $131.5M | 24% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $52.2M | 9.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $47.5M | 8.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $39.3M | 7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $36.6M | 6.5% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $31.8M | 5.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $27.3M | 4.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $21.1M | 3.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $16.7M | 3% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $15.7M | 2.8% |
Types of bread and baked goods under HS 1905
| 1905.90 | Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for… | 45% |
| 1905.31 | Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa | 25% |
| 1905.32 | Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa | 16% |
| 1905.40 | Food preparations: rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa | 14% |
| 1905.10 | Food preparations: crispbread, whether or not containing cocoa | 0.3% |
| 1905.20 | Food preparations: gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price of bread and baked goods
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.59, 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 exports bread and baked goods
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported bread and baked goods worth $303.3 million (71.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $160.2M | 53% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $28.9M | 9.5% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $19.3M | 6.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $13.0M | 4.3% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $10.8M | 3.6% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $10.6M | 3.5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $9.8M | 3.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $6.1M | 2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $5.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $4.5M | 1.5% |
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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Bread and baked goods trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bread and baked goods worth $560.1 million in 2024 (253.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import bread and baked goods from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (23%), Italy (9%), India (8%).
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.59 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export bread and baked goods?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported bread and baked goods worth $303.3 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
Bread and baked goods falls under HS heading 1905 (Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets su). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading bread and baked goods with the United Arab Emirates?
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