Ready-to-eat pasta imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported ready-to-eat pasta worth $49.7 million (18.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $49.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $32.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 5.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ready-to-eat pasta from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (43%), Indonesia (10%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $21.6M | 43% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 10% |
| China | $4.2M | 8.5% |
| India | $3.9M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $2.4M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $884K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $691K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ready-to-eat pasta exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $6.1 million of ready-to-eat pasta in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 70% |
| Seychelles | $262K | 4.3% |
| Mozambique | $185K | 3% |
| Israel | $182K | 3% |
| Kuwait | $181K | 3% |
| Zambia | $153K | 2.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $148K | 2.4% |
| Maldives | $117K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $106K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $96K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ready-to-eat pasta imports (HS 1902.30): 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 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ready-to-eat pasta worth $49.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply ready-to-eat pasta to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ready-to-eat pasta to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $49.7 million in 2024, an increase of 323%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ready-to-eat pasta?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $43.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. 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 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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