Liqueurs and cordials imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $20.2 million of liqueurs and cordials in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.5 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 | $20.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $40.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports liqueurs and cordials from
The largest suppliers were Germany (18%), South Africa (13%), United Kingdom (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.6M | 18% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| France | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| Ireland | $889K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $410K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.21 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.44. 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.
Liqueurs and cordials exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million of liqueurs and cordials in 2024 (171 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (24%), Central African Republic (16%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $278K | 24% |
| Central African Republic | $192K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $165K | 14% |
| Chile | $127K | 11% |
| United States | $100K | 8.6% |
| Israel | $86K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $34K | 2.9% |
| Georgia | $29K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates liqueurs and cordials imports (HS 2208.70): 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 2208.70: Liqueurs and cordials.
Common questions
What is the value of liqueurs and cordials imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported liqueurs and cordials worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply liqueurs and cordials to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of liqueurs and cordials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.21 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liqueurs and cordials to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $40.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export liqueurs and cordials?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, the Central African Republic and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for liqueurs and cordials?
The HS code for liqueurs and cordials is subheading 2208.70. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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