Packaged green tea exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $16.0 million of packaged green tea in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.9 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 | $16.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 795 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports packaged green tea to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (26%), Kuwait (12%), Qatar (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 26% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 13% |
| Qatar | $1.5M | 9.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.0M | 6.5% |
| United States | $790K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $777K | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $742K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $582K | 3.6% |
| Canada | $510K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $482K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.69 per kg, 99% above the world average of $7.40. 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 green tea imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.1 million of packaged green tea in 2024 (639 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Poland (32%), United States (17%), Japan (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $4.2M | 32% |
| United States | $2.2M | 17% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 17% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.5M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $613K | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $562K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $334K | 2.6% |
| France | $324K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $309K | 2.4% |
| China | $287K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates packaged green tea exports (HS 0902.10): 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 0902.10: Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged green tea exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported packaged green tea worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy packaged green tea from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Kuwait (12%) and Qatar (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average export price of packaged green tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.69 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $7.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of packaged green tea from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2023 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import packaged green tea?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, the United States and Japan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged green tea?
The HS code for packaged green tea is subheading 0902.10. 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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