🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of soybeans: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $38.8 million of soybeans in 2024 (110.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of soybeans by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.8M | 110.8K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 75.2K t |
| 2022 | $62.1M | 124.9K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 45.6K t |
| 2017 | $754K | 1.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports soybeans from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (45%), Ukraine (37%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $17.6M | 45% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $14.4M | 37% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.9M | 13% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $302K | 0.8% |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | $235K | 0.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $72K | 0.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $64K | 0.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $15K | 0% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $12K | 0% |
Types of soybeans under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 99% |
| 1201.10 | Soya beans: seed, whether or not broken | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average import price of soybeans
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.47, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports soybeans
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported soybeans worth $9.4 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $9.3M | 99% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $95K | 1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $10K | 0.1% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $8K | 0.1% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $8K | 0.1% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $3K | 0% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2K | 0% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $1K | 0% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1K | 0% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Soybeans trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of soybeans imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported soybeans worth $38.8 million in 2024 (110.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import soybeans from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Brazil (45%), Ukraine (37%), Canada (13%).
What is the average import price of soybeans in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.47 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export soybeans?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported soybeans worth $9.4 million in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Hungary, Bahrain.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
Soybeans falls under HS heading 1201 (Soya beans, whether or not broken). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading soybeans with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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