High-purity lactose imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.1 million of high-purity lactose in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $10.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports high-purity lactose from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), France (24%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 27% |
| France | $2.5M | 24% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $956K | 9.4% |
| India | $815K | 8% |
| Austria | $140K | 1.4% |
| China | $90K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $47K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 35% above the world average of $1.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates high-purity lactose imports (HS 1702.11): 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 1702.11: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity lactose imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported high-purity lactose worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity lactose to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (24%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity lactose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-purity lactose to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity lactose?
The HS code for high-purity lactose is subheading 1702.11. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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