Durum wheat grain imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of durum wheat grain by the United Arab Emirates reached $33.1 million in 2024 (111.5 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $90.7 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 | $33.1M | 111.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 79.0K t |
| 2022 | $90.7M | 244.9K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 72.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 72.0K t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 77.4K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 162.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.6M | 96.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports durum wheat grain from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.4M | 68% |
| Malta | $9.3M | 28% |
| United States | $1000K | 3% |
| Turkey | $345K | 1% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 49% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates durum wheat grain imports (HS 1001.19): 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 1001.19: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat grain imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported durum wheat grain worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply durum wheat grain to the United Arab Emirates?
Canada was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by Malta (28%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 855% on the year.
What is the average import price of durum wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of durum wheat grain to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.6 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $90.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat grain?
The HS code for durum wheat grain is subheading 1001.19. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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