Frozen cooked crab imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.6 million of frozen cooked crab in 2024 (300 tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.6 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 | $2.6M | 300 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 511 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 373 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 329 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 188 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen cooked crab from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (29%), South Korea (25%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $753K | 29% |
| South Korea | $667K | 25% |
| Japan | $388K | 15% |
| Thailand | $179K | 6.8% |
| Myanmar | $178K | 6.7% |
| Indonesia | $174K | 6.6% |
| France | $143K | 5.4% |
| India | $60K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $53K | 2% |
| Norway | $25K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.80 per kg, 24% below the world average of $11.51, 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.
Frozen cooked crab exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $852 thousand of frozen cooked crab in 2024 (65 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (32%), Maldives (29%), Seychelles (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen cooked crab imports (HS 0306.14): 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 0306.14: Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, 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 crab imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen cooked crab worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked crab to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($752 thousand), followed by South Korea (25%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked crab per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.80 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $11.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen cooked crab to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen cooked crab?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $852 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the Maldives and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked crab?
The HS code for frozen cooked crab is subheading 0306.14. 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.
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