Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp in 2024 (308 tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 308 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 628 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 901 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 897 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 351 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 613 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 525 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports frozen cooked cold-water shrimp to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.70 per kg, close to the world average of $5.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked cold-water shrimp imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp by the United Arab Emirates reached $608 thousand in 2024 (51 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Spain (44%), Denmark (36%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $267K | 44% |
| Denmark | $218K | 36% |
| Italy | $38K | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $34K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $28K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $14K | 2.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $8K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen cooked cold-water shrimp exports (HS 0306.16): 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 0306.16: Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported frozen cooked cold-water shrimp worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 97 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked cold-water shrimp from the United Arab Emirates?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Bahrain (14%) and Qatar (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.70 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $5.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen cooked cold-water shrimp from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import frozen cooked cold-water shrimp?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $608 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Denmark and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked cold-water shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked cold-water shrimp is subheading 0306.16. 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 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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