Milk fat imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported milk fat worth $67.7 million (9.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $67.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $72.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $59.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $45.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $50.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $49.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $62.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $60.6M | 10.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports milk fat from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $38.7M | 57% |
| New Zealand | $16.6M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $4.0M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $621K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $349K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $347K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $185K | 0.3% |
| France | $105K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.90 per kg, close to the world average of $6.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Milk fat exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million of milk fat in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (38%), Qatar (19%), Bahrain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 38% |
| Qatar | $962K | 19% |
| Bahrain | $743K | 15% |
| Australia | $428K | 8.6% |
| United States | $343K | 6.9% |
| Seychelles | $108K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $96K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $95K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $85K | 1.7% |
| Maldives | $68K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates milk fat imports (HS 0405.90): 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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported milk fat worth $67.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk fat to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($38.7 million), followed by New Zealand (24%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk fat to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.6 million in 2017 to $67.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $72.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export milk fat?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $62.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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