Tomato paste imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $41.1 million of tomato paste in 2024 (37.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $72.2 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 | $41.1M | 37.4K t |
| 2023 | $72.2M | 58.6K t |
| 2022 | $63.0M | 53.4K t |
| 2021 | $42.3M | 46.1K t |
| 2020 | $46.8M | 55.2K t |
| 2019 | $63.6M | 79.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 49.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.5M | 38.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tomato paste from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Bahrain (13%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.4M | 50% |
| Bahrain | $5.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 6.1% |
| United States | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| India | $645K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $361K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $344K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $283K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.44, 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.
Tomato paste exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $28.7 million of tomato paste in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 80% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tomato paste imports (HS 2002.90): 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 2002.90: Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato paste imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tomato paste worth $41.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply tomato paste to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by Bahrain (13%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of tomato paste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tomato paste to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.5 million in 2017 to $41.1 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $72.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export tomato paste?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $28.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Senegal and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomato paste?
The HS code for tomato paste is subheading 2002.90. 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 2002 page.
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