Semi-skimmed milk imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-skimmed milk by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.1 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 74% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $56.5 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 | $10.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.2M | 33.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 24.4K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 22.9K t |
| 2020 | $29.9M | 29.7K t |
| 2019 | $41.6M | 42.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.5M | 54.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 14.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports semi-skimmed milk from
The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), Saudi Arabia (20%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.6M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 12% |
| France | $582K | 5.8% |
| India | $258K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $174K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $165K | 1.6% |
| United States | $88K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semi-skimmed milk exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of semi-skimmed milk by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (27%), Seychelles (25%), Maldives (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+681% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $658K | 27% |
| Seychelles | $615K | 26% |
| Maldives | $448K | 19% |
| Kuwait | $357K | 15% |
| United States | $173K | 7.2% |
| Benin | $100K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $26K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $21K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates semi-skimmed milk imports (HS 0401.20): 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 0401.20: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-skimmed milk imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported semi-skimmed milk worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-skimmed milk to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-skimmed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-skimmed milk to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $56.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export semi-skimmed milk?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the Seychelles and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-skimmed milk?
The HS code for semi-skimmed milk is subheading 0401.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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