Prepared turkey meat exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported prepared turkey meat worth $14.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $14.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 927 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports prepared turkey meat to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.1M | 73% |
| Kuwait | $3.3M | 23% |
| Bahrain | $287K | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $85K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $73K | 0.5% |
| Maldives | $62K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $32K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $25K | 0.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $5K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.84 per kg, 23% above the world average of $5.57. 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.
Prepared turkey meat imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported prepared turkey meat worth $4.5 million (525 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Belgium (40%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.8M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $772K | 17% |
| Kuwait | $480K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $465K | 10% |
| Italy | $299K | 6.7% |
| Spain | $245K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $164K | 3.7% |
| United States | $95K | 2.1% |
| Philippines | $53K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $45K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prepared turkey meat exports (HS 1602.31): 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 1602.31: Meat preparations: of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared turkey meat exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported prepared turkey meat worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 94 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared turkey meat from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Kuwait (23%) and Bahrain (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared turkey meat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.84 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $5.57 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 turkey meat from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2022 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import prepared turkey meat?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared turkey meat?
The HS code for prepared turkey meat is subheading 1602.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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