Whey imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of whey by the United Arab Emirates reached $18.8 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 61% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $18.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 7.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports whey from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+964% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.7M | 57% |
| United States | $1.8M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| Poland | $917K | 4.9% |
| Ireland | $658K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $530K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $366K | 1.9% |
| Uruguay | $251K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $170K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 74% above the world average of $1.02. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates whey imports (HS 0404.10): 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 0404.10: Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of whey imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported whey worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey to the United Arab Emirates?
France was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 964% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey?
The HS code for whey is subheading 0404.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0404 page.
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