Processed cereal grains exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.5 million of processed cereal grains in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.6 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 | $4.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $314K | 155 t |
| 2019 | $593K | 200 t |
| 2018 | $266K | 197 t |
| 2017 | $231K | 65 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports processed cereal grains to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 94% |
| Bahrain | $85K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $50K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $49K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $46K | 1% |
| Israel | $16K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $15K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cereal grains imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $227 thousand of processed cereal grains in 2024 (222 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $120K | 53% |
| Ukraine | $38K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 11% |
| France | $11K | 5% |
| Italy | $9K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $5K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $4K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $3K | 1.3% |
| Peru | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates processed cereal grains exports (HS 1104.29): 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 1104.29: Cereal grains: worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006.
Common questions
What is the value of processed cereal grains exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported processed cereal grains worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy processed cereal grains from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Bahrain (2%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average export price of processed cereal grains per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of processed cereal grains from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $231 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import processed cereal grains?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cereal grains?
The HS code for processed cereal grains is subheading 1104.29. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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