Fresh spinach imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.0 million of fresh spinach in 2024 (392 tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.2 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 | $2.0M | 392 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 489 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 571 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 578 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 745 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 749 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 684 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 520 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh spinach from
Netherlands alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+655% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 71% |
| China | $273K | 14% |
| Italy | $184K | 9.1% |
| Australia | $43K | 2.1% |
| France | $32K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $27K | 1.3% |
| United States | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.4% |
| India | $6K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 148% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fresh spinach imports (HS 0709.70): 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 0709.70: Vegetables: spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh spinach imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh spinach worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 392 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh spinach to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 655% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh spinach per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $2.07 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 spinach to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2020 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh spinach?
The HS code for fresh spinach is subheading 0709.70. 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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