Plant extracts and saps imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plant extracts and saps worth $16.7 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.2 million.
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 | $16.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 548 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plant extracts and saps from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.5M | 57% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 16% |
| China | $1.8M | 11% |
| South Korea | $576K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $501K | 3% |
| France | $401K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $250K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $200K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $151K | 0.9% |
| United States | $142K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.75 per kg, 36% below the world average of $12.20, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant extracts and saps exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported plant extracts and saps worth $1.8 million (288 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (39%), Malaysia (15%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $719K | 39% |
| Malaysia | $270K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $204K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $150K | 8.2% |
| Bahrain | $149K | 8.1% |
| Qatar | $117K | 6.4% |
| Pakistan | $91K | 4.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $35K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 1.8% |
| United States | $32K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plant extracts and saps imports (HS 1302.19): 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 1302.19: Vegetable saps and extracts: n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1.
Common questions
What is the value of plant extracts and saps imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plant extracts and saps worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant extracts and saps to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant extracts and saps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.75 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $12.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plant extracts and saps to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2022 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plant extracts and saps?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Malaysia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant extracts and saps?
The HS code for plant extracts and saps is subheading 1302.19. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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