Minced fish products imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.3 million of minced fish products in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $10.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 922 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 894 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 789 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 849 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports minced fish products from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Japan (23%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+920% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 24% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 23% |
| Malaysia | $787K | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $740K | 7.2% |
| Morocco | $599K | 5.8% |
| Philippines | $582K | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $521K | 5% |
| France | $494K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $316K | 3.1% |
| Latvia | $276K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Minced fish products exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported minced fish products worth $504 thousand (62 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (39%), Bahrain (23%), Central African Republic (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $197K | 39% |
| Bahrain | $115K | 23% |
| Central African Republic | $70K | 14% |
| Kuwait | $57K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 6.2% |
| Maldives | $21K | 4.1% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $2K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates minced fish products imports (HS 1604.20): 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 1604.20: Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of minced fish products imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported minced fish products worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply minced fish products to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 920% on the year.
What is the average import price of minced fish products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of minced fish products to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 183%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export minced fish products?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $504 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Bahrain and the Central African Republic. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for minced fish products?
The HS code for minced fish products is subheading 1604.20. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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