🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of sunflower seed: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $29.6 million of sunflower seed in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $50.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of sunflower seed by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $50.4M | 39.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $45.4M | 48.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 5.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sunflower seed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $27.7M | 93% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $685K | 2.3% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $354K | 1.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $350K | 1.2% |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | $258K | 0.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $115K | 0.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $81K | 0.3% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $30K | 0.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $26K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $18K | 0.1% |
Average import price of sunflower seed
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 91% above the world average of $0.87. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports sunflower seed
Exports of sunflower seed by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.2 million in 2024 (315 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (29%), Bahrain (23%), Qatar (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+733% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $337K | 29% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $263K | 23% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $229K | 20% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $142K | 12% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $67K | 5.8% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $53K | 4.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $24K | 2% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $14K | 1.2% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $9K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $8K | 0.7% |
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 1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken.
Sunflower seed trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of sunflower seed imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sunflower seed worth $29.6 million in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import sunflower seed from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (93%), Canada (2%), South Africa (1%).
What is the average import price of sunflower seed in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.87 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export sunflower seed?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported sunflower seed worth $1.2 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar.
What is the HS code for sunflower seed?
Sunflower seed falls under HS heading 1206 (Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading sunflower seed 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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