Pears imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pears by the United Arab Emirates reached $34.8 million in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $34.8M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 35.6K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 36.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.8M | 30.7K t |
| 2020 | $34.1M | 36.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 33.5K t |
| 2017 | $33.5M | 34.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pears from
South Africa alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $26.1M | 75% |
| China | $3.7M | 11% |
| Chile | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $674K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $637K | 1.8% |
| United States | $467K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $423K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $286K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $277K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $193K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pears imports (HS 0808.30): 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 0808.30: Fruit, edible: pears, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of pears imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pears worth $34.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pears to the United Arab Emirates?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by China (10%) and Chile (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 716% on the year.
What is the average import price of pears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pears to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.5 million in 2017 to $34.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pears?
The HS code for pears is subheading 0808.30. 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 0808 page.
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