Fresh seabream imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported fresh seabream worth $30.5 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 110 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $30.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $22.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh seabream from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $16.1M | 53% |
| Tunisia | $12.9M | 42% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $247K | 0.8% |
| France | $48K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $18K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $12K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0% |
| Malta | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.55 per kg, close to the world average of $6.57.
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 seabream imports (HS 0302.85): 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 0302.85: Fish: fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), 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 seabream imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh seabream worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 110 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh seabream to the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Tunisia (42%) and Greece (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh seabream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.57 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 seabream to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. The peak was 2023 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabream?
The HS code for fresh seabream is subheading 0302.85. 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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