Fresh orange juice imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh orange juice by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.0 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 474% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $12.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 865 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh orange juice from
Italy alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+789% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.1M | 59% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $643K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $537K | 4.5% |
| Kuwait | $448K | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $124K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $120K | 1% |
| France | $82K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $60K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, close to the world average of $2.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh orange juice exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of fresh orange juice by the United Arab Emirates reached $996 thousand in 2024 (822 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Maldives (47%), Kuwait (15%), Pakistan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $470K | 47% |
| Kuwait | $147K | 15% |
| Pakistan | $91K | 9.1% |
| Bahrain | $61K | 6.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $39K | 4% |
| Mozambique | $35K | 3.5% |
| Senegal | $29K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 2.9% |
| Brunei | $13K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $13K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fresh orange juice imports (HS 2009.19): 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 2009.19: Juice: orange, not frozen, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh orange juice imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh orange juice worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 474% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh orange juice to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh orange juice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh orange juice to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 720%. The peak was 2019 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export fresh orange juice?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $996 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, Kuwait and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh orange juice?
The HS code for fresh orange juice is subheading 2009.19. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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