Tobacco products (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $175.7 million of tobacco products (other) in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 189 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 124% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $175.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $78.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $56.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $95.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $82.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $92.2M | 33.0K t |
| 2018 | $52.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $87.0M | 9.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tobacco products (other) from
India alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $145.1M | 83% |
| Uzbekistan | $13.1M | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 3.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3.1M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| China | $896K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $649K | 0.4% |
| United States | $457K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $365K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.67 per kg, close to the world average of $15.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco products (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported tobacco products (other) worth $9.5 million (311 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.9M | 73% |
| China | $1.2M | 13% |
| Tunisia | $837K | 8.8% |
| Singapore | $246K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $72K | 0.8% |
| France | $40K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $29K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.3% |
| North Macedonia | $23K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tobacco products (other) imports (HS 2403.99): 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 2403.99: Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tobacco products (other) worth $175.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 189 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($145.1 million), followed by Uzbekistan (7%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kyrgyzstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.67 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $15.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco products (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.0 million in 2017 to $175.7 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $90.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export tobacco products (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and Tunisia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $166.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products (other)?
The HS code for tobacco products (other) is subheading 2403.99. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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