Frozen mackerel imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported frozen mackerel worth $4.6 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.6 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 | $4.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen mackerel from
Most of the value came from Iceland (39%), China (27%), Norway (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $1.8M | 39% |
| China | $1.2M | 27% |
| Norway | $602K | 13% |
| Ireland | $368K | 8% |
| Namibia | $178K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $83K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $63K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $29K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.54. 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.
Frozen mackerel exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported frozen mackerel worth $830 thousand (715 tonnes). Benin alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+734% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen mackerel imports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen mackerel worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to the United Arab Emirates?
Iceland was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (27%) and Norway (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 832% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen mackerel to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2018 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen mackerel?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $830 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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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