Dairy spread imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $33.4 million of dairy spread in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% 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 | $33.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 242 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports dairy spread from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $32.2M | 97% |
| Philippines | $509K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $304K | 0.9% |
| Slovakia | $140K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 0.3% |
| France | $67K | 0.2% |
| India | $15K | 0% |
| Italy | $13K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 0% |
| Ireland | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, close to the world average of $6.12.
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 dairy spread imports (HS 0405.20): 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 0405.20: Dairy produce: dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy spread imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported dairy spread worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy spread to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($32.2 million), followed by the Philippines (2%) and Denmark (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy spread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dairy spread to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy spread?
The HS code for dairy spread is subheading 0405.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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