Ground ginger imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million of ground ginger in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 699 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $926K | 680 t |
| 2017 | $405K | 197 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ground ginger from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 52% |
| Nigeria | $670K | 24% |
| India | $230K | 8.1% |
| Tanzania | $149K | 5.2% |
| Bahrain | $92K | 3.2% |
| Myanmar | $74K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $50K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $28K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground ginger exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of ground ginger by the United Arab Emirates reached $487 thousand in 2024 (106 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (41%), United Kingdom (23%), Kuwait (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $199K | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 23% |
| Kuwait | $64K | 13% |
| Qatar | $56K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 2.9% |
| Maldives | $14K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 1.3% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 0.8% |
| United States | $4K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ground ginger imports (HS 0910.12): 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 0910.12: Spices: ginger, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground ginger imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ground ginger worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground ginger to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Nigeria (24%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 871% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground ginger per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground ginger to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $405 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 603%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ground ginger?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $487 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground ginger?
The HS code for ground ginger is subheading 0910.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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