Fresh oysters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh oysters by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.0 million in 2024 (248 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 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 | $3.0M | 248 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 329 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 171 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 261 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 270 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 219 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh oysters from
France alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 68% |
| Japan | $317K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $203K | 6.8% |
| New Zealand | $123K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $112K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $98K | 3.3% |
| China | $96K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.10 per kg, 97% above the world average of $6.15. 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.
Fresh oysters exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $238 thousand of fresh oysters in 2024 (34 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Maldives (41%), Malaysia (40%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $98K | 41% |
| Malaysia | $95K | 40% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $16K | 6.8% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 4.6% |
| India | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fresh oysters imports (HS 0307.11): 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 0307.11: Molluscs: oysters, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh oysters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh oysters worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 248 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh oysters to the United Arab Emirates?
France was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Japan (11%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh oysters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.10 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $6.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh oysters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export fresh oysters?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $238 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, Malaysia and Hong Kong. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh oysters?
The HS code for fresh oysters is subheading 0307.11. 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 0307 page.
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