Other raw cane sugar exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported other raw cane sugar worth $6.1 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 91% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $67.8 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 | $6.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $67.8M | 99.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 37.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $981K | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 26.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports other raw cane sugar to
Georgia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $3.6M | 59% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 29% |
| Israel | $352K | 5.8% |
| Barbados | $196K | 3.2% |
| Seychelles | $172K | 2.8% |
| Central African Republic | $11K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $8K | 0.1% |
| Fiji | $7K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other raw cane sugar imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of other raw cane sugar by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.18 billion in 2024 (2.55 million tonnes). It ranks 5th of 209 countries for imports of this product. Brazil alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.15B | 97% |
| India | $27.0M | 2.3% |
| Mauritius | $3.0M | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $568K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $542K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $535K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $516K | 0% |
| Thailand | $180K | 0% |
| United States | $70K | 0% |
| France | $21K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates other raw cane sugar exports (HS 1701.14): 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 1701.14: Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of other raw cane sugar exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported other raw cane sugar worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 91% on 2023.
Which countries buy other raw cane sugar from the United Arab Emirates?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Tanzania (29%) and Israel (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. The Central African Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average export price of other raw cane sugar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of other raw cane sugar from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $67.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import other raw cane sugar?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.18 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, India and Mauritius. That compares with exports of $6.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for other raw cane sugar?
The HS code for other raw cane sugar is subheading 1701.14. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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