Sweetened condensed milk imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sweetened condensed milk by the United Arab Emirates reached $27.5 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $116.9 million.
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 | $27.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.2M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.5M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $108.2M | 160.7K t |
| 2018 | $116.9M | 175.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 3.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sweetened condensed milk from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (42%), Spain (22%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $11.5M | 42% |
| Spain | $5.9M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 11% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Uruguay | $924K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $801K | 2.9% |
| Bahrain | $513K | 1.9% |
| France | $499K | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $475K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 49% above the world average of $2.13. 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.
Sweetened condensed milk exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sweetened condensed milk worth $8.9 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Maldives (37%), Kuwait (25%), Philippines (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $3.2M | 37% |
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 25% |
| Philippines | $980K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $949K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $515K | 5.8% |
| United States | $183K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $158K | 1.8% |
| Tunisia | $153K | 1.7% |
| Mauritania | $117K | 1.3% |
| Madagascar | $63K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sweetened condensed milk imports (HS 0402.99): 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 0402.99: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened condensed milk imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sweetened condensed milk worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweetened condensed milk to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Spain (22%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweetened condensed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $2.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweetened condensed milk to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, an increase of 322%. The peak was 2018 at $116.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sweetened condensed milk?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, Kuwait and the Philippines. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweetened condensed milk?
The HS code for sweetened condensed milk is subheading 0402.99. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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