Glucose syrup imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported glucose syrup worth $15.3 million (25.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $15.3M | 25.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 15.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports glucose syrup from
The largest suppliers were India (28%), Saudi Arabia (28%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.4M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 28% |
| China | $2.6M | 17% |
| Slovakia | $1.5M | 9.7% |
| Indonesia | $588K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $565K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $552K | 3.6% |
| France | $430K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $237K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $109K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glucose syrup exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported glucose syrup worth $482 thousand (434 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (36%), Mozambique (24%), Kuwait (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+763% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $174K | 36% |
| Mozambique | $115K | 24% |
| Kuwait | $56K | 12% |
| Angola | $25K | 5.1% |
| Seychelles | $24K | 4.9% |
| New Zealand | $22K | 4.6% |
| Bahrain | $21K | 4.4% |
| Mauritius | $16K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates glucose syrup imports (HS 1702.30): 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 1702.30: Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of glucose syrup imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported glucose syrup worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply glucose syrup to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (28%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of glucose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glucose syrup to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export glucose syrup?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $482 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Mozambique and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glucose syrup?
The HS code for glucose syrup is subheading 1702.30. 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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