Cranberries and bilberries imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cranberries and bilberries by the United Arab Emirates reached $28.4 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $28.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 864 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cranberries and bilberries from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), Morocco (24%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+824% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.3M | 47% |
| Morocco | $6.8M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 10% |
| Peru | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $963K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $648K | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $601K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $513K | 1.8% |
| India | $219K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $204K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.26 per kg, close to the world average of $6.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cranberries and bilberries exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cranberries and bilberries by the United Arab Emirates reached $949 thousand in 2024 (93 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+868% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $477K | 50% |
| Japan | $183K | 19% |
| Uzbekistan | $89K | 9.4% |
| Thailand | $82K | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39K | 4.1% |
| Seychelles | $35K | 3.7% |
| Macao | $25K | 2.6% |
| Maldives | $13K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cranberries and bilberries imports (HS 0810.40): 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 0810.40: Fruit, edible: cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of cranberries and bilberries imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cranberries and bilberries worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cranberries and bilberries to the United Arab Emirates?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Morocco (24%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 824% on the year.
What is the average import price of cranberries and bilberries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.26 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $6.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cranberries and bilberries to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. The peak was 2023 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cranberries and bilberries?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $949 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Japan and Uzbekistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cranberries and bilberries?
The HS code for cranberries and bilberries is subheading 0810.40. 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 0810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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