Smoking tobacco imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $53.2 million of smoking tobacco in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $291.3 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 | $53.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $103.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2022 | $133.2M | 18.9K t |
| 2021 | $127.8M | 28.1K t |
| 2020 | $148.0M | 35.2K t |
| 2019 | $291.3M | 45.1K t |
| 2018 | $243.8M | 34.5K t |
| 2017 | $30.3M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports smoking tobacco from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), Brazil (20%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.1M | 32% |
| Brazil | $10.7M | 20% |
| China | $7.9M | 15% |
| Thailand | $4.6M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 8.1% |
| Denmark | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 3% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $950K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $461K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, 51% below the world average of $13.85, 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.
Smoking tobacco exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of smoking tobacco by the United Arab Emirates reached $28.4 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Armenia (27%), Hong Kong (24%), Indonesia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | $7.6M | 27% |
| Hong Kong | $6.9M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 18% |
| Cambodia | $3.6M | 13% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Philippines | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Central African Republic | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| China | $196K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $190K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $90K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates smoking tobacco imports (HS 2403.19): 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 2403.19: Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking tobacco imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported smoking tobacco worth $53.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoking tobacco to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Brazil (20%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoking tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $13.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of smoking tobacco to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.3 million in 2017 to $53.2 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2019 at $291.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $141.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export smoking tobacco?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $28.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Armenia, Hong Kong and Indonesia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoking tobacco?
The HS code for smoking tobacco is subheading 2403.19. 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.
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