Oranges imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $150.6 million of oranges in 2024 (190.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $150.6M | 190.6K t |
| 2023 | $156.6M | 197.8K t |
| 2022 | $127.3M | 228.0K t |
| 2021 | $123.9M | 228.0K t |
| 2020 | $120.7M | 202.8K t |
| 2019 | $100.6M | 199.6K t |
| 2018 | $103.7M | 198.4K t |
| 2017 | $79.9M | 116.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports oranges from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $80.1M | 53% |
| Egypt | $58.9M | 39% |
| Spain | $3.9M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $308K | 0.2% |
| United States | $273K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $230K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oranges exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of oranges by the United Arab Emirates reached $459 thousand in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (28%), Central African Republic (20%), Georgia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $130K | 28% |
| Central African Republic | $91K | 20% |
| Georgia | $71K | 16% |
| Seychelles | $59K | 13% |
| Germany | $39K | 8.4% |
| Cabo Verde | $25K | 5.5% |
| Senegal | $20K | 4.3% |
| Maldives | $14K | 3.2% |
| Angola | $9K | 2.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates oranges imports (HS 0805.10): 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 0805.10: Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of oranges imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported oranges worth $150.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 213 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply oranges to the United Arab Emirates?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($80.1 million), followed by Egypt (39%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average import price of oranges per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oranges to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.9 million in 2017 to $150.6 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $156.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export oranges?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $459 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, the Central African Republic and Georgia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $150.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oranges?
The HS code for oranges is subheading 0805.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
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