Fresh asparagus imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.3 million of fresh asparagus in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.7 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 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 813 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 965 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 760 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh asparagus from
Most of the value came from United States (39%), Thailand (22%), Peru (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 39% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 22% |
| Peru | $857K | 14% |
| Australia | $666K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $583K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $148K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $137K | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $61K | 1% |
| Georgia | $16K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.85. 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 fresh asparagus imports (HS 0709.20): 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 0709.20: Vegetables: asparagus, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh asparagus imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh asparagus worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh asparagus to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Thailand (22%) and Peru (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh asparagus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh asparagus to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh asparagus?
The HS code for fresh asparagus is subheading 0709.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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