Frozen cooked shrimp imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by the United Arab Emirates reached $177.1 million in 2024 (32.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $244.5 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 | $177.1M | 32.0K t |
| 2023 | $193.9M | 44.2K t |
| 2022 | $229.0M | 45.8K t |
| 2021 | $244.2M | 47.2K t |
| 2020 | $219.5M | 39.5K t |
| 2019 | $231.8M | 44.0K t |
| 2018 | $244.5M | 42.1K t |
| 2017 | $203.5M | 28.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen cooked shrimp from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $117.8M | 67% |
| Ecuador | $42.2M | 24% |
| Pakistan | $9.7M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| United States | $1.0M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $775K | 0.4% |
| China | $736K | 0.4% |
| France | $661K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $475K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.54 per kg, close to the world average of $6.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen cooked shrimp exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported frozen cooked shrimp worth $115.2 million (15.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Egypt alone took 85% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen cooked shrimp imports (HS 0306.17): 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 0306.17: Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, 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 shrimp imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen cooked shrimp worth $177.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked shrimp to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($117.8 million), followed by Ecuador (24%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen cooked shrimp to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $203.5 million in 2017 to $177.1 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $244.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $217.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $115.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $61.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked shrimp is subheading 0306.17. 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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