🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of eggs in shell: 2024 trade data
Imports of eggs in shell by the United Arab Emirates reached $160.0 million in 2024 (111.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of eggs in shell by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160.0M | 111.6K t |
| 2023 | $180.7M | 118.9K t |
| 2022 | $174.2M | 117.1K t |
| 2021 | $132.5M | 101.7K t |
| 2020 | $116.1M | 104.7K t |
| 2019 | $106.6M | 100.3K t |
| 2018 | $103.1M | 88.1K t |
| 2017 | $61.1M | 34.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports eggs in shell from
Turkey alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $114.7M | 72% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $13.7M | 8.6% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $9.9M | 6.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $5.6M | 3.5% |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $3.0M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $1.6M | 1% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $826K | 0.5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $806K | 0.5% |
Types of eggs in shell under HS 0407
| 0407.21 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 89% |
| 0407.11 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 7.6% |
| 0407.90 | Birds' eggs, in shell: preserved or cooked | 1.2% |
| 0407.29 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 1.2% |
| 0407.19 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average import price of eggs in shell
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports eggs in shell
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported eggs in shell worth $9.7 million (23.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (37%), Israel (25%), Bahrain (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $3.6M | 37% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $2.5M | 25% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $1.9M | 20% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $884K | 9.1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $402K | 4.1% |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | $296K | 3% |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | $57K | 0.6% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $52K | 0.5% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $4K | 0% |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Eggs in shell trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of eggs in shell imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported eggs in shell worth $160.0 million in 2024 (111.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import eggs in shell from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Turkey (72%), India (9%), Pakistan (6%).
What is the average import price of eggs in shell in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.25 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export eggs in shell?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported eggs in shell worth $9.7 million in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Israel, Bahrain.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
Eggs in shell falls under HS heading 0407 (Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading eggs in shell with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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