Bulk green tea imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.6 million of bulk green tea in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.5 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 | $7.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bulk green tea from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Sri Lanka (36%), Indonesia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 46% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.8M | 37% |
| Indonesia | $509K | 6.7% |
| Japan | $203K | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $111K | 1.5% |
| India | $106K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $99K | 1.3% |
| France | $87K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $41K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 21% above the world average of $3.05. 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.
Bulk green tea exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million of bulk green tea in 2024 (118 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (34%), Kuwait (22%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $605K | 34% |
| Kuwait | $382K | 22% |
| United States | $204K | 12% |
| Germany | $114K | 6.4% |
| Lebanon | $101K | 5.7% |
| Bahrain | $99K | 5.6% |
| Qatar | $67K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $52K | 2.9% |
| Seychelles | $49K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $40K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bulk green tea imports (HS 0902.20): 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 0902.20: Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk green tea imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bulk green tea worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk green tea to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Sri Lanka (36%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk green tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $3.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk green tea to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bulk green tea?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk green tea?
The HS code for bulk green tea is subheading 0902.20. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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