Butter imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter by the United Arab Emirates reached $105.1 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 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 | $105.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $72.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $93.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $68.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $79.4M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $130.7M | 26.5K t |
| 2018 | $106.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2017 | $114.5M | 21.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports butter from
Most of the value came from Denmark (26%), New Zealand (20%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $27.5M | 26% |
| New Zealand | $21.5M | 21% |
| France | $19.2M | 18% |
| India | $15.6M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.9M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Uruguay | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.96 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butter exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of butter by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.1 million in 2024 (939 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (29%), Seychelles (22%), Bahrain (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 29% |
| Seychelles | $893K | 22% |
| Bahrain | $563K | 14% |
| Maldives | $516K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $400K | 9.7% |
| Lebanon | $269K | 6.5% |
| Central African Republic | $128K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $73K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $18K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates butter imports (HS 0405.10): 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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported butter worth $105.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter to the United Arab Emirates?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($27.5 million), followed by New Zealand (20%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butter to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114.5 million in 2017 to $105.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $130.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export butter?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the Seychelles and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $101.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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