Prepared beef exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported prepared beef worth $16.2 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.4 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 | $16.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports prepared beef to
The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (27%), Qatar (24%), Saudi Arabia (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $4.4M | 27% |
| Qatar | $3.9M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 22% |
| Bahrain | $2.5M | 15% |
| Lebanon | $683K | 4.2% |
| Seychelles | $667K | 4.1% |
| Maldives | $256K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $133K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $54K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $22K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.47, 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.
Prepared beef imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $15.5 million of prepared beef in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Philippines (25%), Uruguay (16%), Brazil (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $3.9M | 25% |
| Uruguay | $2.4M | 16% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 15% |
| United States | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 8.4% |
| Kuwait | $850K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $766K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $710K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $699K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $307K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prepared beef exports (HS 1602.50): 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 1602.50: Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared beef exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported prepared beef worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared beef from the United Arab Emirates?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Qatar (24%) and Saudi Arabia (22%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared beef per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared beef from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import prepared beef?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $15.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Philippines, Uruguay and Brazil. That compares with exports of $16.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for prepared beef?
The HS code for prepared beef is subheading 1602.50. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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