Fruit tree saplings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $20.3 million of fruit tree saplings in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $20.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fruit tree saplings from
The largest suppliers were France (27%), United States (25%), Thailand (20%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.4M | 27% |
| United States | $5.0M | 25% |
| Thailand | $4.2M | 21% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $658K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $653K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $320K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $187K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $173K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.38, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fruit tree saplings exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of fruit tree saplings by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.3 million in 2024 (282 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.0M | 61% |
| China | $1.0M | 31% |
| Qatar | $193K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $56K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fruit tree saplings imports (HS 0602.20): 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 0602.20: Plants, live: edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit tree saplings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fruit tree saplings worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fruit tree saplings to the United Arab Emirates?
France was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United States (25%) and Thailand (20%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of fruit tree saplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fruit tree saplings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 420%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export fruit tree saplings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, China and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit tree saplings?
The HS code for fruit tree saplings is subheading 0602.20. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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