Frozen toothfish imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.7 million of frozen toothfish in 2024 (89 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 109% 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 | $2.7M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 161 t |
| 2021 | $769K | 32 t |
| 2020 | $807K | 26 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 33 t |
| 2018 | $589K | 31 t |
| 2017 | $16K | 0 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen toothfish from
One supplier dominates: Singapore accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.1M | 78% |
| Chile | $266K | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $254K | 9.3% |
| France | $70K | 2.5% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.75 per kg, 28% above the world average of $24.06. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 toothfish imports (HS 0303.83): 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 0303.83: Fish: frozen, toothfish (Dissostichus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen toothfish imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen toothfish worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 69 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen toothfish to the United Arab Emirates?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Chile (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen toothfish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.75 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $24.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen toothfish to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen toothfish?
The HS code for frozen toothfish is subheading 0303.83. 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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