Frozen tuna fillets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.4 million of frozen tuna fillets in 2024 (142 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | $2.4M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 632 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 333 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 235 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 251 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 944 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 164 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 96 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen tuna fillets from
The largest suppliers were Japan (46%), Indonesia (43%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.1M | 46% |
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 43% |
| Spain | $163K | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $35K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $25K | 1% |
| India | $21K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.74 per kg, 71% above the world average of $9.81. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates frozen tuna fillets imports (HS 0304.87): 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 0304.87: Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen tuna fillets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen tuna fillets worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen tuna fillets to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Indonesia (43%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen tuna fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.74 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $9.81 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 tuna fillets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen tuna fillets?
The HS code for frozen tuna fillets is subheading 0304.87. 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 0304 page.
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