Milled rice exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported milled rice worth $41.9 million (99.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $233.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.9M | 99.1K t |
| 2023 | $101.0M | 169.6K t |
| 2022 | $191.0M | 244.5K t |
| 2021 | $196.6M | 271.4K t |
| 2020 | $172.2M | 222.8K t |
| 2019 | $233.4M | 376.8K t |
| 2018 | $182.4M | 174.7K t |
| 2017 | $103.0M | 111.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports milled rice to
Benin alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $31.9M | 76% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.2M | 7.6% |
| Mozambique | $1.7M | 4% |
| Angola | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Seychelles | $520K | 1.2% |
| United States | $467K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $366K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $205K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $178K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 41% below the world average of $0.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Milled rice imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported milled rice worth $674.5 million (813.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. India alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $487.6M | 72% |
| Pakistan | $171.7M | 26% |
| Thailand | $6.3M | 0.9% |
| United States | $2.4M | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $846K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $831K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $336K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $327K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates milled rice exports (HS 1006.30): 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 1006.30: Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Common questions
What is the value of milled rice exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported milled rice worth $41.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy milled rice from the United Arab Emirates?
Benin was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($31.9 million), followed by Zimbabwe (8%) and Mozambique (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average export price of milled rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of milled rice from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $103.0 million in 2017 to $41.9 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2019 at $233.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $152.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import milled rice?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $674.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Pakistan and Thailand. That compares with exports of $41.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
The HS code for milled rice is subheading 1006.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
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