Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar blends and invert sugar by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.6 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $11.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Saudi Arabia (8%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $954K | 8.3% |
| India | $935K | 8.1% |
| United States | $686K | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $578K | 5% |
| Denmark | $576K | 5% |
| France | $417K | 3.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $402K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $310K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $304K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 92% above the world average of $0.83. 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.
Sugar blends and invert sugar exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $5.6 million of sugar blends and invert sugar in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (24%), Israel (21%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 24% |
| Israel | $1.2M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $966K | 17% |
| Qatar | $493K | 8.8% |
| Bahrain | $392K | 7% |
| Malaysia | $170K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $163K | 2.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $139K | 2.5% |
| Maldives | $85K | 1.5% |
| India | $72K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sugar blends and invert sugar imports (HS 1702.90): 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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2018 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sugar blends and invert sugar?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Israel and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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