Double cream imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of double cream by the United Arab Emirates reached $36.2 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $36.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $35.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $37.0M | 26.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $26.6M | 9.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports double cream from
The largest suppliers were France (39%), Germany (13%), Brazil (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $14.2M | 39% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 13% |
| Brazil | $3.2M | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Double cream exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported double cream worth $860 thousand (475 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (33%), Seychelles (30%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $286K | 33% |
| Seychelles | $261K | 30% |
| United States | $68K | 7.9% |
| Australia | $59K | 6.9% |
| Qatar | $58K | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 4.8% |
| Maldives | $41K | 4.8% |
| Philippines | $31K | 3.6% |
| Mauritania | $4K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates double cream imports (HS 0401.50): 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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of double cream imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported double cream worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply double cream to the United Arab Emirates?
France was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of double cream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of double cream to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.6 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2020 at $37.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export double cream?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $860 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the Seychelles and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $35.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50. 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 0401 page.
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