Yogurt imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported yogurt worth $87.8 million (50.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $87.8M | 50.3K t |
| 2023 | $53.7M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.7M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $30.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $84.3M | 66.1K t |
| 2018 | $81.3M | 66.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports yogurt from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $78.6M | 89% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 4.6% |
| Greece | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| France | $567K | 0.7% |
| United States | $555K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $283K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $277K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $232K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $139K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yogurt exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported yogurt worth $2.1 million (754 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Maldives accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $1.4M | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $213K | 10% |
| Seychelles | $136K | 6.6% |
| Kuwait | $115K | 5.6% |
| Pakistan | $102K | 5% |
| Central African Republic | $69K | 3.3% |
| United States | $27K | 1.3% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates yogurt imports (HS 0403.10): 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 0403.10: Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported yogurt worth $87.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply yogurt to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($78.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and Greece (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of yogurt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of yogurt to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $87.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export yogurt?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, Saudi Arabia and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $85.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt?
The HS code for yogurt is subheading 0403.10. 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 0403 page.
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