Potato starch imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potato starch by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.6 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 | $2.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $214K | 296 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports potato starch from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), Netherlands (33%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $817K | 37% |
| Netherlands | $730K | 33% |
| India | $227K | 10% |
| Japan | $194K | 8.9% |
| Poland | $125K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $32K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $17K | 0.8% |
| China | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates potato starch imports (HS 1108.13): 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 1108.13: Starch: potato.
Common questions
What is the value of potato starch imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported potato starch worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply potato starch to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($817 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of potato starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potato starch to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $214 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 925%. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for potato starch?
The HS code for potato starch is subheading 1108.13. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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