Vitamin medicines (packaged) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $81.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $112.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $105.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $112.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $106.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $92.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 267 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports vitamin medicines (packaged) to
Saudi Arabia alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $70.8M | 87% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.6M | 5.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.2M | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Moldova | $622K | 0.8% |
| Ecuador | $180K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $155K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $82K | 0.1% |
| Armenia | $77K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $68K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.76 per kg, 56% above the world average of $20.30. 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.
Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) by the United Arab Emirates reached $69.3 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United States (25%), Canada (22%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.2M | 25% |
| Canada | $15.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $8.6M | 12% |
| India | $3.8M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vitamin medicines (packaged) exports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $81.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 148 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy vitamin medicines (packaged) from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($70.8 million), followed by Uzbekistan (6%) and Kazakhstan (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average export price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.76 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $20.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of vitamin medicines (packaged) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $81.9 million in 2024, an increase of 649%. The peak was 2022 at $112.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $69.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Canada and Germany. That compares with exports of $81.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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