Broken rice exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported broken rice worth $5.3 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 38.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 22.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports broken rice to
One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.3M | 62% |
| Benin | $1.4M | 27% |
| Mauritius | $324K | 6.1% |
| Gambia | $118K | 2.2% |
| Senegal | $82K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $28K | 0.5% |
| Seychelles | $13K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $9K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $4K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.48. 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.
Broken rice imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of broken rice by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.5 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Pakistan alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates broken rice exports (HS 1006.40): 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 1006.40: Cereals: rice, broken.
Common questions
What is the value of broken rice exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported broken rice worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy broken rice from the United Arab Emirates?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Benin (27%) and Mauritius (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 641% on the year.
What is the average export price of broken rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of broken rice from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import broken rice?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, Myanmar and Uruguay. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for broken rice?
The HS code for broken rice is subheading 1006.40. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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