Frozen jack mackerel exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen jack mackerel by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.2 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $989K | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $714K | 725 t |
| 2020 | $160K | 91 t |
| 2019 | $180K | 214 t |
| 2018 | $181K | 185 t |
| 2017 | $25K | 7 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports frozen jack mackerel to
One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $2.3M | 73% |
| Mozambique | $868K | 27% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 0.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.15, 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 jack mackerel imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $1.1 million of frozen jack mackerel in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from New Zealand (38%), Chile (25%), Mauritania (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $406K | 39% |
| Chile | $267K | 25% |
| Mauritania | $144K | 14% |
| Peru | $134K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $32K | 3% |
| France | $23K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.6% |
| India | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen jack mackerel exports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen jack mackerel exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported frozen jack mackerel worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 90 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen jack mackerel from the United Arab Emirates?
Benin was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Mozambique (27%) and Bahrain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.15 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 jack mackerel from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $911 thousand a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import frozen jack mackerel?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, Chile and Mauritania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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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