Dried pigeon peas imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported dried pigeon peas worth $19.4 million (13.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. That is 113% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $19.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports dried pigeon peas from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $12.5M | 64% |
| Malawi | $2.7M | 14% |
| Myanmar | $2.5M | 13% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 7% |
| Tanzania | $213K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $130K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $41K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
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 dried pigeon peas imports (HS 0713.60): 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 0713.60: Vegetables, leguminous: pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pigeon peas imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported dried pigeon peas worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pigeon peas to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Malawi (14%) and Myanmar (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pigeon peas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried pigeon peas to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 661%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pigeon peas?
The HS code for dried pigeon peas is subheading 0713.60. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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