Prunes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prunes by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.0 million in 2024 (657 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.0M | 657 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 973 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 826 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports prunes from
One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Moldova grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.0M | 50% |
| Moldova | $412K | 21% |
| Argentina | $166K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $113K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $93K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $59K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 2.3% |
| France | $26K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prunes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of prunes by the United Arab Emirates reached $727 thousand in 2024 (156 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (24%), Qatar (21%), Maldives (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $176K | 24% |
| Qatar | $150K | 21% |
| Maldives | $97K | 13% |
| United States | $80K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $73K | 10% |
| Seychelles | $62K | 8.5% |
| Bahrain | $23K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $15K | 2.1% |
| Mauritius | $12K | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $10K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prunes imports (HS 0813.20): 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 0813.20: Fruit, edible: prunes, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of prunes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported prunes worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 657 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply prunes to the United Arab Emirates?
Chile was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Moldova (20%) and Argentina (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of prunes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prunes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export prunes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $727 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prunes?
The HS code for prunes is subheading 0813.20. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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