Coconut (fresh or dried) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.2 million of coconut (fresh or dried) in 2024 (44.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value fell 10% from 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 | $24.2M | 44.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 60.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 53.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 49.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 40.2K t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 40.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 39.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 30.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports coconut (fresh or dried) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.8M | 61% |
| Sri Lanka | $6.6M | 27% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 11% |
| Philippines | $29K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coconut (fresh or dried) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of coconut (fresh or dried) by the United Arab Emirates reached $338 thousand in 2024 (148 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $319K | 95% |
| Senegal | $9K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 1.7% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0.5% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates coconut (fresh or dried) imports (HS 0801.19): 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 0801.19: Nuts, edible: coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp).
Common questions
What is the value of coconut (fresh or dried) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported coconut (fresh or dried) worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 189 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply coconut (fresh or dried) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Sri Lanka (27%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of coconut (fresh or dried) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coconut (fresh or dried) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export coconut (fresh or dried)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $338 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Senegal and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coconut (fresh or dried)?
The HS code for coconut (fresh or dried) is subheading 0801.19. 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 0801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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