Stuffed pasta imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.4 million of stuffed pasta in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 904 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stuffed pasta from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Italy (16%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, close to the world average of $4.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stuffed pasta exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported stuffed pasta worth $2.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (37%), Qatar (20%), Bahrain (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $947K | 37% |
| Qatar | $499K | 20% |
| Bahrain | $350K | 14% |
| Kuwait | $301K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $206K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $50K | 2% |
| Japan | $45K | 1.8% |
| Seychelles | $45K | 1.8% |
| Maldives | $36K | 1.4% |
| United States | $20K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stuffed pasta imports (HS 1902.20): 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 1902.20: Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of stuffed pasta imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stuffed pasta worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply stuffed pasta to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (16%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of stuffed pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $4.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stuffed pasta to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export stuffed pasta?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stuffed pasta?
The HS code for stuffed pasta is subheading 1902.20. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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