Frozen sheep cuts with bone imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $43.7 million of frozen sheep cuts with bone in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $43.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $39.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 8.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen sheep cuts with bone from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $37.9M | 87% |
| Uruguay | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| New Zealand | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $865K | 2% |
| Ukraine | $562K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $350K | 0.8% |
| China | $326K | 0.8% |
| India | $197K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $68K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, close to the world average of $4.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen sheep cuts with bone exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of frozen sheep cuts with bone by the United Arab Emirates reached $722 thousand in 2024 (165 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $574K | 80% |
| Seychelles | $129K | 18% |
| Maldives | $18K | 2.5% |
| Georgia | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen sheep cuts with bone imports (HS 0204.42): 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 0204.42: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen sheep cuts with bone imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen sheep cuts with bone worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen sheep cuts with bone to the United Arab Emirates?
Australia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($37.9 million), followed by Uruguay (4%) and New Zealand (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen sheep cuts with bone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen sheep cuts with bone to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export frozen sheep cuts with bone?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $722 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, the Seychelles and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $43.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sheep cuts with bone?
The HS code for frozen sheep cuts with bone is subheading 0204.42. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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