Dried onions imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported dried onions worth $3.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 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 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 863 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports dried onions from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+634% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 55% |
| United States | $425K | 12% |
| Egypt | $271K | 7.8% |
| Nigeria | $224K | 6.5% |
| China | $223K | 6.4% |
| Pakistan | $157K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $61K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | $26K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried onions exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of dried onions by the United Arab Emirates reached $244 thousand in 2024 (66 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (39%), United States (21%), Bahrain (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $96K | 39% |
| United States | $52K | 21% |
| Bahrain | $45K | 19% |
| Qatar | $22K | 9.1% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 7.4% |
| Maldives | $4K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 1% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates dried onions imports (HS 0712.20): 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 0712.20: Vegetables: onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried onions imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported dried onions worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried onions to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 892% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried onions to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export dried onions?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried onions?
The HS code for dried onions is subheading 0712.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0712 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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