Spices (other varieties) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spices (other varieties) by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.5 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.7 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 | $17.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $25.9M | 11.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports spices (other varieties) from
The largest suppliers were India (45%), Turkey (11%), Pakistan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.9M | 45% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $1.5M | 8.8% |
| Lebanon | $1.2M | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $686K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $510K | 2.9% |
| Bahrain | $450K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $437K | 2.5% |
| United States | $348K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.74, 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.
Spices (other varieties) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported spices (other varieties) worth $9.0 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (33%), United States (20%), Qatar (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 33% |
| United States | $1.8M | 20% |
| Qatar | $645K | 7.2% |
| Togo | $571K | 6.4% |
| Kuwait | $543K | 6.1% |
| Seychelles | $413K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $393K | 4.4% |
| Bahrain | $323K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $293K | 3.3% |
| France | $197K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported spices (other varieties) worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Pakistan (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.9 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export spices (other varieties)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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