Cassia cinnamon imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cassia cinnamon by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.2 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $12.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 836 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cassia cinnamon from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.88, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cassia cinnamon imports (HS 0906.19): 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 0906.19: Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of cassia cinnamon imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cassia cinnamon worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 182 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply cassia cinnamon to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Bahrain (0%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of cassia cinnamon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cassia cinnamon to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2020 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cassia cinnamon?
The HS code for cassia cinnamon is subheading 0906.19. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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