🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of other sugars: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $49.3 million of other sugars in 2024 (52.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of other sugars by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.3M | 52.1K t |
| 2023 | $50.6M | 44.6K t |
| 2022 | $44.7M | 40.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.0M | 39.6K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 40.5K t |
| 2019 | $39.5M | 46.6K t |
| 2018 | $37.6M | 43.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 32.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports other sugars from
Most of the value came from China (16%), Saudi Arabia (15%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.9M | 16% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $7.2M | 15% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $6.1M | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.9M | 9.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.7M | 9.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.1M | 8.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.8M | 3.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $1.7M | 3.4% |
Types of other sugars under HS 1702
| 1702.30 | Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not… | 31% |
| 1702.90 | Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of… | 24% |
| 1702.11 | Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter | 21% |
| 1702.60 | Sugars: fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose)… | 10% |
| 1702.20 | Sugars: maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form: maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 7.3% |
| 1702.40 | Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the… | 4% |
| 1702.50 | Sugars: fructose, chemically pure, in solid form | 2.2% |
| 1702.19 | Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average import price of other sugars
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports other sugars
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported other sugars worth $12.2 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Israel (23%), United States (21%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $2.8M | 23% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.6M | 21% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 15% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.4M | 12% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $683K | 5.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $595K | 4.9% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $426K | 3.5% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $218K | 1.8% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $175K | 1.4% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $129K | 1.1% |
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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Other sugars trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported other sugars worth $49.3 million in 2024 (52.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import other sugars from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (16%), Saudi Arabia (15%), India (12%).
What is the average import price of other sugars in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.82 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export other sugars?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported other sugars worth $12.2 million in 2024, mainly to Israel, United States, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
Other sugars falls under HS heading 1702 (Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colourin). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading other sugars with the United Arab Emirates?
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