Frozen cooked lobster exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.0 million of frozen cooked lobster in 2024 (402 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 94 countries for exports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.8 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 | $8.0M | 402 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 568 t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 497 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 423 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 530 t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 894 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 612 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 181 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports frozen cooked lobster to
Most of it went to United States (20%), Maldives (18%), Qatar (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 20% |
| Maldives | $1.5M | 18% |
| Qatar | $1.4M | 18% |
| Seychelles | $817K | 10% |
| Egypt | $767K | 9.6% |
| Kuwait | $705K | 8.8% |
| Bahrain | $489K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $446K | 5.6% |
| Australia | $148K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $74K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.97 per kg, 34% below the world average of $30.13, 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 lobster imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of frozen cooked lobster by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.2 million in 2024 (161 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Canada (46%), France (22%), Pakistan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.5M | 46% |
| France | $704K | 22% |
| Pakistan | $491K | 15% |
| United States | $204K | 6.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $134K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $109K | 3.4% |
| India | $59K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $33K | 1% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen cooked lobster exports (HS 0306.12): 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 0306.12: Crustaceans: frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), 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 lobster exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported frozen cooked lobster worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 402 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 94 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked lobster from the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Maldives (18%) and Qatar (18%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked lobster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.97 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $30.13 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 lobster from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2019 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import frozen cooked lobster?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, France and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked lobster is subheading 0306.12. 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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