Other frozen fish imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $37.2 million of other frozen fish in 2024 (28.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 53% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.2M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.2M | 16.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports other frozen fish from
One supplier dominates: Myanmar accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Myanmar grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | $25.7M | 69% |
| Taiwan | $3.7M | 10% |
| United States | $3.4M | 9.3% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| India | $767K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $605K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $411K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $289K | 0.8% |
| China | $280K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $214K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Other frozen fish exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported other frozen fish worth $8.1 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Malaysia (41%), Kuwait (21%), Benin (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates other frozen fish imports (HS 0303.89): 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 0303.89: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other frozen fish imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported other frozen fish worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply other frozen fish to the United Arab Emirates?
Myanmar was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Taiwan (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Myanmar grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of other frozen fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other frozen fish to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.2 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $37.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export other frozen fish?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Kuwait and Benin. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other frozen fish?
The HS code for other frozen fish is subheading 0303.89. 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 0303 page.
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