Prepared ham imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared ham by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.6 million in 2024 (293 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.2 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 | $2.6M | 293 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 423 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 623 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 641 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 731 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 612 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 639 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 187 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports prepared ham from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 63% |
| United Kingdom | $270K | 10% |
| Philippines | $263K | 10% |
| Belgium | $193K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $81K | 3.1% |
| France | $47K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $46K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $21K | 0.8% |
| United States | $13K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.89 per kg, 32% above the world average of $6.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 prepared ham imports (HS 1602.41): 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 1602.41: Meat preparations: of swine, hams and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared ham imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported prepared ham worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 293 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared ham to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and the Philippines (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared ham per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.89 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared ham to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2020 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared ham?
The HS code for prepared ham is subheading 1602.41. 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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