🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of other aquatic invertebrates: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.2 million of other aquatic invertebrates in 2024 (226 tonnes). Value rose 140% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of other aquatic invertebrates by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $934K | 33 t |
| 2022 | $333K | 8 t |
| 2021 | $448K | 42 t |
| 2020 | $539K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $323K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $541K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $730K | 37 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports other aquatic invertebrates to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 77% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $434K | 19% |
| 🇲🇴 Macao | $74K | 3.3% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $6K | 0.3% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Types of other aquatic invertebrates under HS 0308
| 0308.12 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), frozen | 77% |
| 0308.19 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during… | 23% |
| 0308.22 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), frozen | 0.3% |
| 0308.11 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), live, fresh or chilled | 0% |
| 0308.90 | Aquatic invertebrates: other than crustaceans, molluscs, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and jellyfish, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in… | 0% |
| 0308.21 | Aquatic invertebrates: sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), live, fresh or chilled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0308.
Average export price of other aquatic invertebrates
The average declared value was about $9.93 per kg, 33% above the world average of $7.44. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also imports other aquatic invertebrates
Imports of other aquatic invertebrates by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.4 million in 2024 (114 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $810K | 59% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $298K | 22% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $137K | 9.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $43K | 3.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $36K | 2.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $12K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $12K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $8K | 0.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7K | 0.5% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0308: Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.
Other aquatic invertebrates trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of other aquatic invertebrates imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported other aquatic invertebrates worth $1.4 million in 2024 (114 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import other aquatic invertebrates from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Japan (59%), Peru (22%), Saudi Arabia (10%).
What is the average import price of other aquatic invertebrates in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $12.13 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.44 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export other aquatic invertebrates?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported other aquatic invertebrates worth $2.2 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Macao.
What is the HS code for other aquatic invertebrates?
Other aquatic invertebrates falls under HS heading 0308 (Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smok). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading other aquatic invertebrates with the United Arab Emirates?
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