Common wheat grain imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of common wheat grain by the United Arab Emirates reached $174.5 million in 2024 (653.9 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $509.7 million.
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 | $174.5M | 653.9K t |
| 2023 | $509.7M | 1.57M t |
| 2022 | $482.7M | 1.36M t |
| 2021 | $338.1M | 1.22M t |
| 2020 | $323.2M | 1.27M t |
| 2019 | $306.3M | 1.31M t |
| 2018 | $289.0M | 1.29M t |
| 2017 | $366.3M | 1.82M t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports common wheat grain from
The largest suppliers were Australia (49%), Canada (39%), Ukraine (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $85.8M | 49% |
| Canada | $68.0M | 39% |
| Ukraine | $15.4M | 8.8% |
| United States | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| Moldova | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| India | $770K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $223K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Common wheat grain exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of common wheat grain by the United Arab Emirates reached $209.5 million in 2024 (627.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 78% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates common wheat grain imports (HS 1001.99): 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 1001.99: Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of common wheat grain imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported common wheat grain worth $174.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 653.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply common wheat grain to the United Arab Emirates?
Australia was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($85.8 million), followed by Canada (39%) and Ukraine (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of common wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of common wheat grain to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $366.3 million in 2017 to $174.5 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $509.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $348.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export common wheat grain?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $209.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Nigeria and Mozambique. That compares with imports of $174.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for common wheat grain?
The HS code for common wheat grain is subheading 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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