Fresh Atlantic salmon imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported fresh atlantic salmon worth $79.2 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $79.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $76.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $69.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $55.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $47.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $54.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $53.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $50.8M | 6.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh atlantic salmon from
Norway alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $72.5M | 92% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $824K | 1% |
| Ireland | $377K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $177K | 0.2% |
| Chile | $66K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $39K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $19K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.01 per kg, close to the world average of $9.00.
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 fresh atlantic salmon imports (HS 0302.14): 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 0302.14: Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh atlantic salmon imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh atlantic salmon worth $79.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh atlantic salmon to the United Arab Emirates?
Norway was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($72.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh atlantic salmon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh atlantic salmon to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.8 million in 2017 to $79.2 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $60.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh atlantic salmon?
The HS code for fresh atlantic salmon is subheading 0302.14. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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