Chocolate preparations (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chocolate preparations (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $266.3 million in 2024 (39.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% 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 | $266.3M | 39.9K t |
| 2023 | $193.8M | 34.7K t |
| 2022 | $218.0M | 37.7K t |
| 2021 | $149.9M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $203.8M | 39.7K t |
| 2019 | $283.9M | 58.3K t |
| 2018 | $296.0M | 59.8K t |
| 2017 | $210.3M | 38.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports chocolate preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (14%), Turkey (12%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $36.0M | 14% |
| Turkey | $32.7M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $24.3M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $22.7M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $20.8M | 7.8% |
| United States | $19.3M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $15.5M | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $15.3M | 5.7% |
| India | $13.7M | 5.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $10.4M | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, close to the world average of $6.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate preparations (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported chocolate preparations (other) worth $51.2 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $27.5M | 54% |
| Kuwait | $5.5M | 11% |
| India | $3.5M | 6.9% |
| Lebanon | $1.8M | 3.6% |
| Qatar | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| China | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| United States | $1.0M | 2% |
| Seychelles | $580K | 1.1% |
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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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $266.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($36.0 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $210.3 million in 2017 to $266.3 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $296.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $227.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export chocolate preparations (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $51.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $215.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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