Frozen yellowfin tuna imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen yellowfin tuna by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.3 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 76% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.7 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 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 717 t |
| 2017 | $297K | 91 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports frozen yellowfin tuna from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.6M | 85% |
| India | $456K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $117K | 2.7% |
| Seychelles | $57K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $13K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.46, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 yellowfin tuna imports (HS 0303.42): 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 0303.42: Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), 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 yellowfin tuna imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported frozen yellowfin tuna worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen yellowfin tuna to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (11%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen yellowfin tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen yellowfin tuna to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $297 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna?
The HS code for frozen yellowfin tuna is subheading 0303.42. 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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