Fresh sheep cuts with bone imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported fresh sheep cuts with bone worth $54.6 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 158 countries for imports of this product. That is 36% more than in 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 | $54.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $40.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $45.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $36.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $39.7M | 5.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fresh sheep cuts with bone from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $51.0M | 93% |
| New Zealand | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $157K | 0.3% |
| France | $105K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $93K | 0.2% |
| Uruguay | $85K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 32% below the world average of $11.06, 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 sheep cuts with bone imports (HS 0204.22): 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 0204.22: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh sheep cuts with bone imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fresh sheep cuts with bone worth $54.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 158 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh sheep cuts with bone to the United Arab Emirates?
Australia was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($51.0 million), followed by New Zealand (6%) and Singapore (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh sheep cuts with bone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $11.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh sheep cuts with bone to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.7 million in 2017 to $54.6 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh sheep cuts with bone?
The HS code for fresh sheep cuts with bone is subheading 0204.22. 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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