Walnuts in shell imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported walnuts in shell worth $166.4 million (74.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $166.4M | 74.9K t |
| 2023 | $145.8M | 76.1K t |
| 2022 | $142.5M | 62.7K t |
| 2021 | $125.4M | 48.4K t |
| 2020 | $89.8M | 34.4K t |
| 2019 | $147.7M | 53.7K t |
| 2018 | $75.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2017 | $83.1M | 22.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports walnuts in shell from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $135.1M | 81% |
| United States | $26.5M | 16% |
| Chile | $3.3M | 2% |
| Argentina | $711K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $483K | 0.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $135K | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $62K | 0% |
| Canada | $44K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $35K | 0% |
| Spain | $25K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates walnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.31): 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 0802.31: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of walnuts in shell imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported walnuts in shell worth $166.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply walnuts in shell to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($135.1 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Chile (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of walnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of walnuts in shell to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.1 million in 2017 to $166.4 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $122.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for walnuts in shell?
The HS code for walnuts in shell is subheading 0802.31. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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