Caviar substitute imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.9 million of caviar substitute in 2024 (88 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.9M | 88 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 77 t |
| 2021 | $894K | 49 t |
| 2020 | $605K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $931K | 40 t |
| 2018 | $663K | 38 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 50 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports caviar substitute from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.9M | 66% |
| China | $425K | 15% |
| Belgium | $228K | 8% |
| France | $194K | 6.8% |
| Ukraine | $35K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.6% |
| Armenia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.60 per kg, 101% above the world average of $16.25. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates caviar substitute imports (HS 1604.32): 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 1604.32: Fish preparations: caviar substitutes, prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of caviar substitute imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported caviar substitute worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply caviar substitute to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of caviar substitute per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.60 per kg in 2024, 101% above the world average of $16.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of caviar substitute to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for caviar substitute?
The HS code for caviar substitute is subheading 1604.32. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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