Frozen skipjack tuna imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen skipjack tuna by the United Arab Emirates reached $24.6 million in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 239% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 87% 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 | $24.6M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 707 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $313K | 196 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen skipjack tuna from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+693% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $12.4M | 50% |
| India | $8.1M | 33% |
| China | $3.0M | 12% |
| Seychelles | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $83K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen skipjack tuna imports (HS 0303.43): 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 0303.43: Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, 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 skipjack tuna imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen skipjack tuna worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 109 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 239% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen skipjack tuna to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by India (33%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 693% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen skipjack tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.48 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 skipjack tuna to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $313 thousand in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen skipjack tuna?
The HS code for frozen skipjack tuna is subheading 0303.43. 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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