Chestnuts in shell imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.5 million of chestnuts in shell in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 211% more than in 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 | $4.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports chestnuts in shell from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 85% |
| Turkey | $525K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $77K | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $25K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.60, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates chestnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.41): 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 0802.41: Nuts, edible: chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of chestnuts in shell imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported chestnuts in shell worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 121 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 211% on 2023.
Which countries supply chestnuts in shell to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of chestnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chestnuts in shell to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chestnuts in shell?
The HS code for chestnuts in shell is subheading 0802.41. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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