Cassava root imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cassava root by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.9 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more 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 | $3.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 4.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cassava root from
Sri Lanka alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $2.7M | 69% |
| India | $1.1M | 28% |
| South Africa | $58K | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $21K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 206% above the world average of $0.17. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cassava root imports (HS 0714.10): 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 0714.10: Vegetable roots and tubers: manioc (cassava), with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cassava root imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cassava root worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 148 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply cassava root to the United Arab Emirates?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (28%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of cassava root per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 206% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cassava root to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cassava root?
The HS code for cassava root is subheading 0714.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 page.
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