Frozen mussels imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported frozen mussels worth $7.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 181 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 831 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 905 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 475 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 773 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 368 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 691 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen mussels from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, close to the world average of $5.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen mussels exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $528 thousand of frozen mussels in 2024 (82 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (36%), Seychelles (19%), Egypt (19%).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen mussels imports (HS 0307.32): 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 0307.32: Molluscs: mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen mussels imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen mussels worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 181 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mussels to the United Arab Emirates?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (6%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mussels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $5.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen mussels to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen mussels?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $528 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the Seychelles and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mussels?
The HS code for frozen mussels is subheading 0307.32. 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 0307 page.
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