Fructose syrup imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fructose syrup by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.1 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.3 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 | $5.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 10.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fructose syrup from
Turkey alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.7M | 74% |
| China | $426K | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $231K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $226K | 4.4% |
| France | $156K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $74K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $65K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $41K | 0.8% |
| United States | $38K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fructose syrup exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of fructose syrup by the United Arab Emirates reached $986 thousand in 2024 (423 tonnes). United States alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $859K | 87% |
| South Korea | $67K | 6.8% |
| Philippines | $17K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $14K | 1.5% |
| Chile | $13K | 1.3% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fructose syrup imports (HS 1702.60): 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 1702.60: Sugars: fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar.
Common questions
What is the value of fructose syrup imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fructose syrup worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply fructose syrup to the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (8%) and Mexico (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of fructose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fructose syrup to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export fructose syrup?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $986 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Korea and the Philippines. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fructose syrup?
The HS code for fructose syrup is subheading 1702.60. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
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