Whole milk powder sweetened imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of whole milk powder sweetened by the United Arab Emirates reached $25.4 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 198 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.2 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 | $25.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $70.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $63.9M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $798K | 203 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports whole milk powder sweetened from
Australia alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $16.1M | 64% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.0M | 28% |
| Germany | $944K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $418K | 1.7% |
| India | $379K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $204K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $129K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $128K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $48K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whole milk powder sweetened exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.2 million of whole milk powder sweetened in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Maldives alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $5.5M | 67% |
| Saudi Arabia | $744K | 9% |
| Angola | $631K | 7.7% |
| Seychelles | $567K | 6.9% |
| Mauritania | $258K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $178K | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $132K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $104K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $39K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $25K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates whole milk powder sweetened imports (HS 0402.29): 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 0402.29: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk powder sweetened imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported whole milk powder sweetened worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 198 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder sweetened to the United Arab Emirates?
Australia was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (27%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of whole milk powder sweetened to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $798 thousand in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $70.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export whole milk powder sweetened?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, Saudi Arabia and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder sweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder sweetened is subheading 0402.29. 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 0402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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