Evaporated milk imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of evaporated milk by the United Arab Emirates reached $151.5 million in 2024 (122.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 209 countries for imports of this product. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $239.8 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 | $151.5M | 122.8K t |
| 2023 | $192.4M | 90.2K t |
| 2022 | $239.8M | 93.5K t |
| 2021 | $192.9M | 127.3K t |
| 2020 | $208.9M | 235.8K t |
| 2019 | $113.4M | 74.8K t |
| 2018 | $117.1M | 64.9K t |
| 2017 | $77.3M | 55.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports evaporated milk from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (49%), Saudi Arabia (39%), Bahrain (5%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $74.2M | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59.8M | 40% |
| Bahrain | $6.9M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 1% |
| Kuwait | $778K | 0.5% |
| India | $395K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $131K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $107K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, close to the world average of $1.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Evaporated milk exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of evaporated milk by the United Arab Emirates reached $63.2 million in 2024 (34.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $54.5M | 86% |
| Kuwait | $4.0M | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $779K | 1.2% |
| Seychelles | $542K | 0.9% |
| United States | $277K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $231K | 0.4% |
| Gambia | $160K | 0.3% |
| France | $108K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $72K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates evaporated milk imports (HS 0402.91): 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 0402.91: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporated milk imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported evaporated milk worth $151.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 209 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporated milk to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($74.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (39%) and Bahrain (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporated milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporated milk to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.3 million in 2017 to $151.5 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2022 at $239.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export evaporated milk?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $63.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $88.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporated milk?
The HS code for evaporated milk is subheading 0402.91. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
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