Frozen vegetable mixture imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.6 million of frozen vegetable mixture in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.7 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 | $7.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen vegetable mixture from
The largest suppliers were India (26%), Belgium (24%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 26% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $940K | 12% |
| France | $515K | 6.8% |
| Canada | $457K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $379K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $259K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $190K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $182K | 2.4% |
| China | $175K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen vegetable mixture exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $610 thousand of frozen vegetable mixture in 2024 (340 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (27%), Australia (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $164K | 27% |
| Australia | $62K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 9.9% |
| Kuwait | $60K | 9.8% |
| Bahrain | $47K | 7.7% |
| Qatar | $42K | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $29K | 4.7% |
| United States | $20K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $20K | 3.2% |
| Maldives | $19K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen vegetable mixture imports (HS 2004.90): 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 2004.90: Vegetable preparations: vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen vegetable mixture imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen vegetable mixture worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen vegetable mixture to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen vegetable mixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen vegetable mixture to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2020 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen vegetable mixture?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $610 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Australia and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetable mixture?
The HS code for frozen vegetable mixture is subheading 2004.90. 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 2004 page.
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