Puffed cereals imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of puffed cereals by the United Arab Emirates reached $60.2 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $60.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $73.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $61.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $66.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2020 | $67.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $58.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $64.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $56.1M | 16.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports puffed cereals from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (47%), India (12%), France (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $28.0M | 47% |
| India | $7.4M | 12% |
| France | $3.2M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| China | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Puffed cereals exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.8 million of puffed cereals in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (32%), Bahrain (21%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.2M | 32% |
| Bahrain | $782K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $464K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $273K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $236K | 6.3% |
| Uganda | $146K | 3.9% |
| Seychelles | $119K | 3.2% |
| Gambia | $69K | 1.8% |
| Maldives | $56K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $51K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates puffed cereals imports (HS 1904.10): 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 1904.10: Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products.
Common questions
What is the value of puffed cereals imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported puffed cereals worth $60.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply puffed cereals to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($28.0 million), followed by India (12%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of puffed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of puffed cereals to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.1 million in 2017 to $60.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $73.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export puffed cereals?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $56.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for puffed cereals?
The HS code for puffed cereals is subheading 1904.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
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