Frozen fish livers and roe imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported frozen fish livers and roe worth $2.8 million (178 tonnes). That is 798% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $2.8M | 178 t |
| 2023 | $313K | 45 t |
| 2022 | $481K | 71 t |
| 2021 | $624K | 83 t |
| 2020 | $246K | 43 t |
| 2019 | $384K | 33 t |
| 2018 | $316K | 48 t |
| 2017 | $483K | 96 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen fish livers and roe from
United States alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 95% |
| Thailand | $145K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.78 per kg, 123% above the world average of $7.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen fish livers and roe imports (HS 0303.91): 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 0303.91: Fish: frozen, livers, roes and milt.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish livers and roe imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen fish livers and roe worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 798% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish livers and roe to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Thailand (5%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 976% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish livers and roe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.78 per kg in 2024, 123% above the world average of $7.09 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 fish livers and roe to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $483 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 481%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $707 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish livers and roe?
The HS code for frozen fish livers and roe is subheading 0303.91. 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 0303 page.
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