Whole milk powder unsweetened imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $352.3 million (103.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $657.6 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 | $352.3M | 103.7K t |
| 2023 | $549.9M | 169.0K t |
| 2022 | $657.6M | 180.8K t |
| 2021 | $539.9M | 160.8K t |
| 2020 | $499.6M | 178.1K t |
| 2019 | $412.4M | 151.6K t |
| 2018 | $453.6M | 163.2K t |
| 2017 | $455.5M | 133.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports whole milk powder unsweetened from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $306.2M | 87% |
| Singapore | $8.6M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.3M | 2.4% |
| Uruguay | $7.5M | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $4.8M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $4.0M | 1.1% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whole milk powder unsweetened exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of whole milk powder unsweetened by the United Arab Emirates reached $48.2 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (26%), Mauritania (18%), Qatar (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.8M | 27% |
| Mauritania | $8.9M | 18% |
| Qatar | $6.4M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $5.1M | 11% |
| China | $4.7M | 9.7% |
| Bahrain | $4.1M | 8.5% |
| Angola | $3.4M | 7% |
| United States | $640K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $477K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $306K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates whole milk powder unsweetened imports (HS 0402.21): 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 0402.21: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not 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 unsweetened imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $352.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder unsweetened to the United Arab Emirates?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($306.2 million), followed by Singapore (2%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder unsweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whole milk powder unsweetened to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $455.5 million in 2017 to $352.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $657.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $490.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export whole milk powder unsweetened?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $48.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mauritania and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $304.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened is subheading 0402.21. 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.
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