Corn starch imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported corn starch worth $24.5 million (55.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.5M | 55.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 40.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 54.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 46.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 44.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 41.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 32.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports corn starch from
Pakistan alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $13.0M | 53% |
| India | $5.8M | 24% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| Romania | $581K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $335K | 1.4% |
| Malta | $300K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $271K | 1.1% |
| Ukraine | $102K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $80K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
Corn starch exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported corn starch worth $1.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported corn starch worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by India (23%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 901% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corn starch to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2022 at $31.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export corn starch?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Kuwait and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 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.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.