Ground black pepper imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ground black pepper by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.1 million in 2024 (312 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 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 | $2.1M | 312 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 969 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 596 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 346 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ground black pepper from
Most of the value came from India (49%), Bahrain (14%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.0M | 49% |
| Bahrain | $302K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $276K | 13% |
| United States | $98K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $76K | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $59K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $53K | 2.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $51K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $35K | 1.7% |
| France | $19K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.69 per kg, close to the world average of $6.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground black pepper exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported ground black pepper worth $1.3 million (339 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (33%), Qatar (25%), Kuwait (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $435K | 33% |
| Qatar | $335K | 25% |
| Kuwait | $164K | 12% |
| United States | $88K | 6.6% |
| Bahrain | $82K | 6.1% |
| Seychelles | $57K | 4.3% |
| Maldives | $47K | 3.5% |
| Togo | $14K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ground black pepper imports (HS 0904.12): 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 0904.12: Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground black pepper imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ground black pepper worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 312 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground black pepper to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Bahrain (14%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground black pepper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.69 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $6.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ground black pepper to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ground black pepper?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $753 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ground black pepper?
The HS code for ground black pepper is subheading 0904.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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