Coffee preparations exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $69.0 million of coffee preparations in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $127.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $127.3M | 23.0K t |
| 2022 | $110.5M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $84.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $92.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $87.2M | 18.5K t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports coffee preparations to
Most of it went to Kuwait (34%), Lebanon (28%), Saudi Arabia (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $23.5M | 34% |
| Lebanon | $19.4M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16.7M | 24% |
| Qatar | $4.9M | 7.1% |
| Bahrain | $3.3M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $367K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $249K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $129K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $73K | 0.1% |
| United States | $72K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.75 per kg, 49% above the world average of $4.52. 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.
Coffee preparations imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported coffee preparations worth $41.7 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Indonesia (40%), Malaysia (29%), Kuwait (6%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $16.5M | 40% |
| Malaysia | $12.0M | 29% |
| Kuwait | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $834K | 2% |
| India | $809K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $794K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $548K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates coffee preparations exports (HS 2101.12): 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 2101.12: Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee preparations exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported coffee preparations worth $69.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 144 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee preparations from the United Arab Emirates?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Lebanon (28%) and Saudi Arabia (24%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee preparations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.75 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $4.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coffee preparations from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $69.0 million in 2024, an increase of 433%. The peak was 2023 at $127.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import coffee preparations?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $41.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Malaysia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee preparations?
The HS code for coffee preparations is subheading 2101.12. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2101 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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