Sweet biscuits imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sweet biscuits by the United Arab Emirates reached $140.2 million in 2024 (138.9 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 8% 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 | $140.2M | 138.9K t |
| 2023 | $129.8M | 39.2K t |
| 2022 | $132.1M | 43.7K t |
| 2021 | $114.9M | 39.1K t |
| 2020 | $108.1M | 39.7K t |
| 2019 | $105.6M | 37.9K t |
| 2018 | $95.5M | 33.8K t |
| 2017 | $80.1M | 25.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sweet biscuits from
Most of the value came from India (16%), Bahrain (15%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $22.5M | 16% |
| Bahrain | $21.3M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.8M | 11% |
| Italy | $11.2M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $9.6M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $7.3M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $4.1M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $4.0M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 69% below the world average of $3.23, 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.
Sweet biscuits exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sweet biscuits worth $25.1 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (25%), Saudi Arabia (16%), South Africa (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $6.4M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 17% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 9.5% |
| Qatar | $2.0M | 7.9% |
| Bahrain | $1.7M | 6.6% |
| Lebanon | $932K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $853K | 3.4% |
| Seychelles | $677K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $566K | 2.3% |
| Central African Republic | $513K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sweet biscuits worth $140.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($22.5 million), followed by Bahrain (15%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $3.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.1 million in 2017 to $140.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $113.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $115.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. 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 1905 page.
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