Fresh lamb carcasses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh lamb carcasses by the United Arab Emirates reached $132.9 million in 2024 (21.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 131 countries for imports of this product. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $132.9M | 21.2K t |
| 2023 | $110.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $99.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $82.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $88.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $87.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $81.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $67.7M | 11.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh lamb carcasses from
Australia alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $81.8M | 62% |
| South Africa | $13.6M | 10% |
| Pakistan | $12.1M | 9.1% |
| Tanzania | $10.4M | 7.8% |
| India | $8.8M | 6.6% |
| Kenya | $5.8M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $163K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $69K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $38K | 0% |
| Romania | $38K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.26 per kg, 24% below the world average of $8.19, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fresh lamb carcasses imports (HS 0204.10): 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 0204.10: Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh lamb carcasses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh lamb carcasses worth $132.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 131 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh lamb carcasses to the United Arab Emirates?
Australia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($81.8 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Pakistan (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh lamb carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.26 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $8.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh lamb carcasses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.7 million in 2017 to $132.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $93.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh lamb carcasses?
The HS code for fresh lamb carcasses is subheading 0204.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
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