Filled chocolate bars imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $116.2 million of filled chocolate bars in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $146.9 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 | $116.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $146.9M | 27.8K t |
| 2022 | $138.2M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $145.4M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $126.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $106.4M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $99.9M | 18.8K t |
| 2017 | $60.7M | 13.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports filled chocolate bars from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (38%), Egypt (17%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $44.7M | 39% |
| Egypt | $20.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $6.6M | 5.7% |
| China | $6.2M | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $4.5M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $3.1M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.66 per kg, close to the world average of $6.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filled chocolate bars exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $15.5 million of filled chocolate bars in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (12%), Germany (12%), Thailand (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.9M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 12% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 10% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $657K | 4.2% |
| Israel | $622K | 4% |
| China | $619K | 4% |
| Brazil | $567K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $566K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates filled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported filled chocolate bars worth $116.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 226 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply filled chocolate bars to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($44.7 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of filled chocolate bars to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.7 million in 2017 to $116.2 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $146.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export filled chocolate bars?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $15.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Germany and Thailand. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $100.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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