Root vegetables (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.8 million of root vegetables (other types) in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.9 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 | $3.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 9.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports root vegetables (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Netherlands (33%), Pakistan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 33% |
| Pakistan | $281K | 7.4% |
| Australia | $186K | 4.9% |
| India | $135K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $133K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $126K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $119K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $46K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $42K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates root vegetables (other types) imports (HS 0706.90): 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 0706.90: Vegetables, root: salad beetroot, salsify, celeric, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported root vegetables (other types) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply root vegetables (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and Pakistan (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of root vegetables (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of root vegetables (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetables (other types)?
The HS code for root vegetables (other types) is subheading 0706.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0706 page.
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