Pet food imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $110.5 million of pet food in 2024 (43.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $110.5M | 43.1K t |
| 2023 | $89.0M | 38.0K t |
| 2022 | $76.5M | 38.4K t |
| 2021 | $69.3M | 29.0K t |
| 2020 | $61.0M | 27.3K t |
| 2019 | $48.8M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $50.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 13.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pet food from
Most of the value came from Thailand (29%), France (21%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $32.0M | 29% |
| France | $22.8M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $9.7M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 6% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 5.2% |
| United States | $4.9M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $4.7M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $3.4M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pet food exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported pet food worth $1.5 million (280 tonnes). Angola alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $994K | 68% |
| Israel | $340K | 23% |
| Kuwait | $51K | 3.5% |
| Norway | $29K | 2% |
| Ireland | $16K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.4% |
| Gambia | $5K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pet food worth $110.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by France (21%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $110.5 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $66.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pet food?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Israel and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $109.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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