Frozen carp imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.8 million of frozen carp in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. That is 248% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $10.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen carp from
Thailand alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $9.6M | 89% |
| Myanmar | $985K | 9.1% |
| Malaysia | $175K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
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 frozen carp imports (HS 0303.25): 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 0303.25: Fish: frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), 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 carp imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen carp worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 89 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 248% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen carp to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Myanmar (9%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen carp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.66 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 carp to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen carp?
The HS code for frozen carp is subheading 0303.25. 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.
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