Tea extract imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tea extract by the United Arab Emirates reached $22.4 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $22.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tea extract from
Most of the value came from India (42%), Netherlands (16%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.4M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 16% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $917K | 4.1% |
| China | $677K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $497K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $410K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $375K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 41% below the world average of $6.86, 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.
Tea extract exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of tea extract by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.5 million in 2024 (160 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Japan (41%), Kuwait (24%), Qatar (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $604K | 41% |
| Kuwait | $354K | 24% |
| Qatar | $90K | 6.2% |
| China | $89K | 6.1% |
| Bahrain | $72K | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $32K | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $30K | 2% |
| Chile | $28K | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $27K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tea extract imports (HS 2101.20): 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 2101.20: Extracts, essences and concentrates: of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate.
Common questions
What is the value of tea extract imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tea extract worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply tea extract to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of tea extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $6.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tea extract to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export tea extract?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea extract?
The HS code for tea extract is subheading 2101.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2101 page.
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