Strawberries imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of strawberries by the United Arab Emirates reached $58.8 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $58.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $54.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $50.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $39.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports strawberries from
The largest suppliers were United States (39%), South Africa (25%), Egypt (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.7M | 39% |
| South Africa | $14.4M | 25% |
| Egypt | $8.5M | 14% |
| Morocco | $4.0M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2% |
| Armenia | $376K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $369K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.18 per kg, 52% above the world average of $4.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates strawberries imports (HS 0810.10): 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 0810.10: Fruit, edible: strawberries, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of strawberries imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported strawberries worth $58.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply strawberries to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Egypt (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of strawberries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.18 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $4.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of strawberries to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $58.8 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for strawberries?
The HS code for strawberries is subheading 0810.10. 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 0810 page.
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