Taro imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.7 million of taro in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 115 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 151% 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 | $7.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 9.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports taro from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 94% |
| India | $257K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $198K | 2.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $13K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.36, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates taro imports (HS 0714.40): 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 0714.40: Vegetable roots and tubers: taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of taro imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported taro worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 115 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply taro to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by India (3%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average import price of taro per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of taro to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for taro?
The HS code for taro is subheading 0714.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 page.
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