Other fresh fish imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other fresh fish by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.3 million in 2024 (994 tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $28.6 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 | $7.3M | 994 t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 25.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 28.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $28.6M | 44.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports other fresh fish from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), Pakistan (15%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 33% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 15% |
| Portugal | $943K | 13% |
| Japan | $875K | 12% |
| Greece | $599K | 8.2% |
| France | $329K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $246K | 3.4% |
| Seychelles | $214K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $159K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $153K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.37 per kg, 81% above the world average of $4.07. 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.
Other fresh fish exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported other fresh fish worth $1.5 million (203 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (34%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Kuwait (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+980% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $529K | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $360K | 23% |
| Kuwait | $345K | 22% |
| Israel | $215K | 14% |
| Mauritius | $74K | 4.8% |
| Maldives | $20K | 1.3% |
| Seychelles | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates other fresh fish imports (HS 0302.89): 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 0302.89: Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other fresh fish imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported other fresh fish worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 994 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply other fresh fish to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Pakistan (15%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of other fresh fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.37 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $4.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other fresh fish to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.6 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export other fresh fish?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other fresh fish?
The HS code for other fresh fish is subheading 0302.89. 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 0302 page.
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