Dried ginger imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $84.5 million of dried ginger in 2024 (57.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 210 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $84.5M | 57.1K t |
| 2023 | $92.5M | 61.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.4M | 65.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.3M | 56.3K t |
| 2020 | $42.3M | 53.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 47.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 51.3K t |
| 2017 | $36.6M | 43.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports dried ginger from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.5M | 88% |
| India | $8.8M | 10% |
| Peru | $316K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $299K | 0.4% |
| Myanmar | $162K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $113K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $108K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $107K | 0.1% |
| Fiji | $24K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried ginger exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of dried ginger by the United Arab Emirates reached $387 thousand in 2024 (104 tonnes). Qatar alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $224K | 58% |
| South Africa | $88K | 23% |
| Kuwait | $50K | 13% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $7K | 1.7% |
| Fiji | $2K | 0.5% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates dried ginger imports (HS 0910.11): 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 0910.11: Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of dried ginger imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported dried ginger worth $84.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 210 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried ginger to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($74.5 million), followed by India (10%) and Peru (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Myanmar grew fastest among the top ten, up 921% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried ginger per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried ginger to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.6 million in 2017 to $84.5 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2023 at $92.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export dried ginger?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $387 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, South Africa and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $84.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried ginger?
The HS code for dried ginger is subheading 0910.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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