Skimmed milk powder sweetened imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported skimmed milk powder sweetened worth $115.5 million (40.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $115.5M | 40.1K t |
| 2023 | $107.3M | 34.9K t |
| 2022 | $103.2M | 30.6K t |
| 2021 | $85.2M | 28.7K t |
| 2020 | $77.1M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $89.1M | 36.4K t |
| 2018 | $94.2M | 38.3K t |
| 2017 | $66.2M | 29.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports skimmed milk powder sweetened from
The largest suppliers were New Zealand (21%), France (13%), Belgium (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $24.4M | 21% |
| France | $15.2M | 13% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.6M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 8.6% |
| Ireland | $8.6M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 5.8% |
| United States | $5.4M | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | $5.3M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $3.9M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Skimmed milk powder sweetened exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of skimmed milk powder sweetened by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.0 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (43%), Seychelles (13%), Zambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+656% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.6M | 43% |
| Seychelles | $1.7M | 13% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 12% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Singapore | $857K | 6.6% |
| Mauritania | $720K | 5.5% |
| Maldives | $372K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $202K | 1.6% |
| Guyana | $183K | 1.4% |
| Gambia | $126K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates skimmed milk powder sweetened imports (HS 0402.10): 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 0402.10: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of skimmed milk powder sweetened imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported skimmed milk powder sweetened worth $115.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply skimmed milk powder sweetened to the United Arab Emirates?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by France (13%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of skimmed milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of skimmed milk powder sweetened to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.2 million in 2017 to $115.5 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $92.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export skimmed milk powder sweetened?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and Zambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $102.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for skimmed milk powder sweetened?
The HS code for skimmed milk powder sweetened is subheading 0402.10. 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 0402 page.
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