Prepared mustard imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported prepared mustard worth $10.4 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $10.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports prepared mustard from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.7M | 55% |
| France | $1.8M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 12% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $312K | 3% |
| Turkey | $65K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $27K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.29, 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 mustard exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported prepared mustard worth $537 thousand (450 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (19%), Maldives (14%), Kenya (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $105K | 20% |
| Maldives | $76K | 14% |
| Kenya | $60K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $46K | 8.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $40K | 7.4% |
| Uganda | $36K | 6.7% |
| Bahrain | $26K | 4.9% |
| Angola | $16K | 2.9% |
| Mauritius | $15K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prepared mustard imports (HS 2103.30): 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 2103.30: Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared mustard imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported prepared mustard worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared mustard to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by France (17%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared mustard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared mustard to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export prepared mustard?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $537 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, the Maldives and Kenya. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared mustard?
The HS code for prepared mustard is subheading 2103.30. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
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