🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of fermented beverages: 2024 trade data
Imports of fermented beverages by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.9 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 87% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of fermented beverages by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fermented beverages from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (22%), Japan (18%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+877% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.3M | 23% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.1M | 18% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $775K | 13% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $558K | 9.5% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $426K | 7.2% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $290K | 4.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $240K | 4.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $181K | 3.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $164K | 2.8% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | $157K | 2.7% |
Average import price of fermented beverages
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 55% above the world average of $1.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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?
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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 2206: Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake).
Fermented beverages trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of fermented beverages imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fermented beverages worth $5.9 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import fermented beverages from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Africa (22%), Japan (18%), United Kingdom (13%).
What is the average import price of fermented beverages in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.38 per kg.
What is the HS code for fermented beverages?
Fermented beverages falls under HS heading 2206 (Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading fermented beverages with the United Arab Emirates?
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