Reconstituted tobacco imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $41.5 million of reconstituted tobacco in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $52.5 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 | $41.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $52.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 907 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 419 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 428 t |
| 2017 | $526K | 223 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports reconstituted tobacco from
The largest suppliers were Italy (41%), France (21%), Armenia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Armenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $17.1M | 41% |
| France | $8.7M | 21% |
| Armenia | $4.7M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $2.6M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 5% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 4.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Serbia | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $617K | 1.5% |
| United States | $296K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.01 per kg, 71% below the world average of $27.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Reconstituted tobacco exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of reconstituted tobacco by the United Arab Emirates reached $392 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Armenia (35%), Saudi Arabia (22%), Kyrgyzstan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | $139K | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $85K | 22% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $75K | 19% |
| Germany | $40K | 10% |
| Italy | $36K | 9.2% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 4.5% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates reconstituted tobacco imports (HS 2403.91): 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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported reconstituted tobacco worth $41.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply reconstituted tobacco to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by France (21%) and Armenia (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.01 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $27.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of reconstituted tobacco to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $526 thousand in 2017 to $41.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $52.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export reconstituted tobacco?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $392 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Armenia, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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