Frozen pork hams and shoulders imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported frozen pork hams and shoulders worth $5.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.5 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 | $5.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen pork hams and shoulders from
Canada alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.7M | 51% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 37% |
| Ukraine | $352K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $18K | 0.3% |
| United States | $14K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen pork hams and shoulders imports (HS 0203.22): 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 0203.22: Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen pork hams and shoulders imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen pork hams and shoulders worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen pork hams and shoulders to the United Arab Emirates?
Canada was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Brazil (37%) and Ukraine (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen pork hams and shoulders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen pork hams and shoulders to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2021 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen pork hams and shoulders?
The HS code for frozen pork hams and shoulders is subheading 0203.22. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0203 page.
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