Preserved egg yolks imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of preserved egg yolks by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.5 million in 2024 (642 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 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 | $2.5M | 642 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 870 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 947 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 716 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 794 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 783 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports preserved egg yolks from
Most of the value came from India (43%), France (26%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.1M | 43% |
| France | $628K | 26% |
| Italy | $379K | 16% |
| Egypt | $230K | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 2.5% |
| United States | $51K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $31K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $4.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Preserved egg yolks exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported preserved egg yolks worth $243 thousand (36 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (44%), Senegal (42%), Bahrain (10%).
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates preserved egg yolks imports (HS 0408.19): 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 0408.19: Eggs: birds' eggs, yolks, fresh, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved egg yolks imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported preserved egg yolks worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 642 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply preserved egg yolks to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (26%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of preserved egg yolks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $4.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of preserved egg yolks to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export preserved egg yolks?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $243 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Senegal and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for preserved egg yolks?
The HS code for preserved egg yolks is subheading 0408.19. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0408 page.
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