Flour preparations (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported flour preparations (other) worth $263.0 million (98.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 58% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $263.0M | 98.8K t |
| 2023 | $166.1M | 48.9K t |
| 2022 | $142.6M | 45.6K t |
| 2021 | $153.9M | 47.8K t |
| 2020 | $135.2M | 39.4K t |
| 2019 | $119.0M | 33.3K t |
| 2018 | $100.1M | 22.1K t |
| 2017 | $212.7M | 82.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports flour preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Ireland (15%), New Zealand (14%), Chile (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $40.7M | 16% |
| New Zealand | $37.0M | 14% |
| Chile | $33.4M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $22.4M | 8.5% |
| Malaysia | $20.2M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $16.7M | 6.4% |
| Denmark | $12.4M | 4.7% |
| France | $9.4M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $9.0M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flour preparations (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported flour preparations (other) worth $14.8 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Lebanon (38%), Qatar (19%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $5.5M | 38% |
| Qatar | $2.9M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 14% |
| Senegal | $1.6M | 11% |
| Kenya | $626K | 4.2% |
| Kuwait | $574K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $242K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $212K | 1.4% |
| Maldives | $167K | 1.1% |
| Benin | $143K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported flour preparations (other) worth $263.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($40.7 million), followed by New Zealand (14%) and Chile (13%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $212.7 million in 2017 to $263.0 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $161.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export flour preparations (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $14.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $248.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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