Shelled almonds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported shelled almonds worth $377.1 million (73.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Value rose 38% on 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 | $377.1M | 73.2K t |
| 2023 | $274.1M | 69.5K t |
| 2022 | $324.6M | 68.4K t |
| 2021 | $286.4M | 61.7K t |
| 2020 | $222.2M | 43.1K t |
| 2019 | $286.2M | 47.1K t |
| 2018 | $236.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2017 | $225.4M | 33.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports shelled almonds from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $351.8M | 93% |
| Australia | $21.1M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $945K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $433K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $254K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $172K | 0.1% |
| India | $130K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, close to the world average of $5.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled almonds exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $6.0 million of shelled almonds in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (32%), Kuwait (22%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.9M | 32% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 17% |
| Uzbekistan | $381K | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $301K | 5% |
| Maldives | $224K | 3.7% |
| Georgia | $161K | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $123K | 2.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $106K | 1.8% |
| India | $92K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates shelled almonds imports (HS 0802.12): 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 0802.12: Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled almonds imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported shelled almonds worth $377.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled almonds to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($351.8 million), followed by Australia (6%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled almonds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled almonds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $225.4 million in 2017 to $377.1 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $279.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export shelled almonds?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $371.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled almonds?
The HS code for shelled almonds is subheading 0802.12. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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