Maple sugar imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.6 million of maple sugar in 2024 (494 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.6M | 494 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 590 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 607 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 809 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 866 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 595 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 584 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 261 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports maple sugar from
Most of the value came from Canada (47%), United States (30%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.7M | 47% |
| United States | $1.1M | 30% |
| France | $612K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.26 per kg, close to the world average of $6.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maple sugar exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of maple sugar by the United Arab Emirates reached $262 thousand in 2024 (95 tonnes). Most of it went to Czech Republic (27%), Saudi Arabia (24%), Seychelles (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $70K | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $63K | 24% |
| Seychelles | $45K | 17% |
| Maldives | $37K | 14% |
| Qatar | $16K | 5.9% |
| Serbia | $8K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $7K | 2.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $5K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates maple sugar imports (HS 1702.20): 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 1702.20: Sugars: maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form: maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of maple sugar imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported maple sugar worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 494 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply maple sugar to the United Arab Emirates?
Canada was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (30%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of maple sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.26 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $6.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of maple sugar to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export maple sugar?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for maple sugar?
The HS code for maple sugar is subheading 1702.20. 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?
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