🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of minor cereals: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported minor cereals worth $11.6 million (21.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of minor cereals by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.6M | 21.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 27.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 25.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 26.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 22.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 24.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports minor cereals from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $6.7M | 57% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $1.8M | 16% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $888K | 7.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $852K | 7.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $295K | 2.5% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $281K | 2.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $187K | 1.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $158K | 1.4% |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | $115K | 1% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $101K | 0.9% |
Types of minor cereals under HS 1008
| 1008.29 | Cereals: millet, other than seed | 44% |
| 1008.50 | Cereals: quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | 26% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 19% |
| 1008.30 | Cereals: canary seeds | 7% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals: n.e.c. in chapter 10 | 4.5% |
| 1008.10 | Cereals: buckwheat | 0.5% |
| 1008.60 | Cereals: triticale | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price of minor cereals
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports minor cereals
Exports of minor cereals by the United Arab Emirates reached $361 thousand in 2024 (234 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Maldives (19%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Kuwait (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $70K | 19% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $59K | 16% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $37K | 10% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $35K | 9.6% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $33K | 9.1% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $28K | 7.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $25K | 6.9% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $24K | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $21K | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $8K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Minor cereals trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported minor cereals worth $11.6 million in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import minor cereals from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (57%), Peru (16%), Pakistan (8%).
What is the average import price of minor cereals in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.53 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export minor cereals?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported minor cereals worth $361 thousand in 2024, mainly to Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
Minor cereals falls under HS heading 1008 (Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading minor cereals with the United Arab Emirates?
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