Fresh bluefin tuna imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.0 million of fresh bluefin tuna in 2024 (109 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $3.0M | 109 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 56 t |
| 2020 | $414K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $677K | 31 t |
| 2018 | $531K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $317K | 15 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh bluefin tuna from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.6M | 88% |
| Japan | $312K | 11% |
| Greece | $45K | 1.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.30 per kg, 34% above the world average of $20.36. 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 fresh bluefin tuna imports (HS 0302.35): 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 0302.35: Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), 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 bluefin tuna imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh bluefin tuna worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 77 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh bluefin tuna to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Japan (10%) and Greece (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh bluefin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.30 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $20.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh bluefin tuna to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $317 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 843%. 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 fresh bluefin tuna?
The HS code for fresh bluefin tuna is subheading 0302.35. 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?
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