Cotton seed cake imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.7 million of cotton seed cake in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $4.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 11.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cotton seed cake from
Greece alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $4.5M | 96% |
| United States | $139K | 3% |
| Uganda | $38K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cotton seed cake imports (HS 1207.29): 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 1207.29: Oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton seed cake imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cotton seed cake worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton seed cake to the United Arab Emirates?
Greece was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United States (3%) and Uganda (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cotton seed cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton seed cake to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton seed cake?
The HS code for cotton seed cake is subheading 1207.29. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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