Table olives imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported table olives worth $22.0 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 9.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports table olives from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $11.7M | 53% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 16% |
| Greece | $3.3M | 15% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $546K | 2.5% |
| Lebanon | $355K | 1.6% |
| France | $166K | 0.8% |
| Serbia | $112K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Table olives exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported table olives worth $490 thousand (309 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (35%), Seychelles (19%), Malaysia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+962% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $169K | 35% |
| Seychelles | $91K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $87K | 18% |
| Uganda | $34K | 6.9% |
| Angola | $30K | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $28K | 5.7% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 2.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $9K | 1.8% |
| Benin | $7K | 1.5% |
| Maldives | $5K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates table olives imports (HS 2005.70): 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 2005.70: Vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of table olives imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported table olives worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply table olives to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Greece (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of table olives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of table olives to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export table olives?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $490 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for table olives?
The HS code for table olives is subheading 2005.70. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
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