Frozen octopus imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported frozen octopus worth $5.1 million (620 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $5.1M | 620 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 591 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 283 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 220 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 218 t |
| 2017 | $796K | 108 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen octopus from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.4M | 66% |
| India | $682K | 13% |
| Australia | $246K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $228K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $225K | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $112K | 2.2% |
| France | $69K | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $66K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $32K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $31K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.25 per kg, close to the world average of $8.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen octopus exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $514 thousand of frozen octopus in 2024 (65 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Seychelles accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+749% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen octopus imports (HS 0307.52): 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 0307.52: Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen octopus imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen octopus worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 620 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen octopus to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (13%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen octopus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.42 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 octopus to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $796 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 541%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen octopus?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $514 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, the Maldives and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen octopus?
The HS code for frozen octopus is subheading 0307.52. 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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