Unfilled chocolate bars imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $64.8 million of unfilled chocolate bars in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $124.6 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 | $64.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $100.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2022 | $103.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $85.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $74.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $124.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $84.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $44.7M | 4.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports unfilled chocolate bars from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), Netherlands (15%), Switzerland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.6M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $10.0M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $8.2M | 13% |
| Singapore | $5.4M | 8.3% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| United States | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.20 per kg, 24% above the world average of $7.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unfilled chocolate bars exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported unfilled chocolate bars worth $32.6 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $18.4M | 57% |
| Kuwait | $5.5M | 17% |
| Bahrain | $3.0M | 9.3% |
| Qatar | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $978K | 3% |
| Japan | $521K | 1.6% |
| Maldives | $260K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $257K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $221K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $203K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates unfilled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.32): 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 1806.32: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of unfilled chocolate bars imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported unfilled chocolate bars worth $64.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply unfilled chocolate bars to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of unfilled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.20 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $7.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unfilled chocolate bars to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.7 million in 2017 to $64.8 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $124.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export unfilled chocolate bars?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unfilled chocolate bars?
The HS code for unfilled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.32. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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