Flavoured sucrose imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million of flavoured sucrose in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.3 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 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 925 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports flavoured sucrose from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (31%), United States (31%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $887K | 31% |
| United States | $877K | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $403K | 14% |
| Thailand | $243K | 8.6% |
| France | $132K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $125K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $67K | 2.4% |
| India | $32K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, 79% above the world average of $1.16. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates flavoured sucrose imports (HS 1701.91): 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 1701.91: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of flavoured sucrose imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported flavoured sucrose worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply flavoured sucrose to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($887 thousand), followed by the United States (31%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of flavoured sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flavoured sucrose to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for flavoured sucrose?
The HS code for flavoured sucrose is subheading 1701.91. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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