Fresh seabass imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh seabass by the United Arab Emirates reached $26.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 111 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $26.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 935 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh seabass from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $18.8M | 72% |
| Greece | $3.4M | 13% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 7.9% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $317K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $279K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $56K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.77 per kg, close to the world average of $6.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh seabass exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of fresh seabass by the United Arab Emirates reached $203 thousand in 2024 (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fresh seabass imports (HS 0302.84): 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 0302.84: Fish: fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), 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 seabass imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh seabass worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 111 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh seabass to the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Greece (13%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh seabass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.70 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 seabass to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, an increase of 361%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export fresh seabass?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Azerbaijan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabass?
The HS code for fresh seabass is subheading 0302.84. 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.
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