🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $12.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $33.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 756 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports prepared crustaceans and molluscs from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Canada (8%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.8M | 37% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $914K | 7.1% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $824K | 6.4% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $755K | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $645K | 5% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $581K | 4.5% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $537K | 4.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $467K | 3.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $446K | 3.5% |
Types of prepared crustaceans and molluscs under HS 1605
| 1605.29 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers | 37% |
| 1605.10 | Crustacean preparations: crab, prepared or preserved | 15% |
| 1605.53 | Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved | 13% |
| 1605.55 | Mollusc preparations: octopus, prepared or preserved | 8.2% |
| 1605.54 | Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved | 7.9% |
| 1605.30 | Crustacean preparations: lobster, prepared or preserved | 5.3% |
| 1605.21 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers | 3.5% |
| 1605.40 | Crustacean preparations: other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs
The average declared value was about $7.50 per kg, close to the world average of $8.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports prepared crustaceans and molluscs
Exports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.5 million in 2024 (530 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $2.8M | 63% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $633K | 14% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $292K | 6.4% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $208K | 4.6% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $171K | 3.8% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $160K | 3.5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $147K | 3.2% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $64K | 1.4% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $5K | 0.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $12.9 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import prepared crustaceans and molluscs from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), Canada (8%), Spain (7%).
What is the average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $7.50 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $8.17 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $4.5 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar, Maldives.
What is the HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs falls under HS heading 1605 (Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading prepared crustaceans and molluscs with the United Arab Emirates?
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