Packaged black tea exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $206.0 million of packaged black tea in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $268.2 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 | $206.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $268.2M | 26.1K t |
| 2022 | $252.1M | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $204.2M | 27.4K t |
| 2020 | $227.7M | 32.5K t |
| 2019 | $200.9M | 32.8K t |
| 2018 | $213.7M | 38.7K t |
| 2017 | $110.4M | 13.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports packaged black tea to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (22%), Kuwait (18%), Australia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $46.2M | 22% |
| Kuwait | $37.3M | 18% |
| Australia | $35.0M | 17% |
| United States | $20.7M | 10% |
| Poland | $8.8M | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $7.9M | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $5.9M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $4.7M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $4.3M | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $3.9M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.29 per kg, 33% above the world average of $7.76. 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.
Packaged black tea imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported packaged black tea worth $60.2 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Sri Lanka alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $34.9M | 58% |
| India | $17.0M | 28% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $963K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $593K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $561K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $463K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $381K | 0.6% |
| United States | $245K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates packaged black tea exports (HS 0902.30): 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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported packaged black tea worth $206.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy packaged black tea from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($46.2 million), followed by Kuwait (18%) and Australia (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average export price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.29 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $7.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of packaged black tea from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $110.4 million in 2017 to $206.0 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $268.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $210.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import packaged black tea?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $60.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sri Lanka, India and Poland. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $145.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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