Frozen fish fillets (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.1 million of frozen fish fillets (other) in 2024 (417 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.1M | 417 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 671 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 950 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 817 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 983 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 205 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports frozen fish fillets (other) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Qatar (21%), Kuwait (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 34% |
| Qatar | $667K | 21% |
| Kuwait | $553K | 18% |
| Maldives | $325K | 10% |
| Tunisia | $210K | 6.7% |
| Bahrain | $114K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $103K | 3.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $64K | 2% |
| Seychelles | $23K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.52 per kg, close to the world average of $6.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish fillets (other) imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.9 million of frozen fish fillets (other) in 2024 (280 tonnes). Most of the value came from Japan (43%), Turkey (39%), China (5%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.2M | 43% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 39% |
| China | $151K | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $132K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $99K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.7% |
| France | $14K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $14K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen fish fillets (other) exports (HS 0304.89): 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 0304.89: Fish fillets: frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish fillets (other) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported frozen fish fillets (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 129 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish fillets (other) from the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Qatar (21%) and Kuwait (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.52 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $6.74 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 fish fillets (other) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import frozen fish fillets (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Turkey and China. That compares with exports of $3.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish fillets (other)?
The HS code for frozen fish fillets (other) is subheading 0304.89. 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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