Frozen Atlantic salmon imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported frozen atlantic salmon worth $16.8 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.5 million.
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 | $16.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen atlantic salmon from
Norway alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $14.5M | 87% |
| Denmark | $1.8M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $305K | 1.8% |
| Chile | $131K | 0.8% |
| United States | $44K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, close to the world average of $7.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen Atlantic salmon exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported frozen atlantic salmon worth $553 thousand (42 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen atlantic salmon imports (HS 0303.13): 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 0303.13: Fish: frozen, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen atlantic salmon imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen atlantic salmon worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen atlantic salmon to the United Arab Emirates?
Norway was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Denmark (10%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen atlantic salmon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $7.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen atlantic salmon to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2023 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen atlantic salmon?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $553 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Azerbaijan and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen atlantic salmon?
The HS code for frozen atlantic salmon is subheading 0303.13. 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 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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