Prepared mackerel imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared mackerel by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.1 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 105% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $10.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $477K | 109 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 221 t |
| 2019 | $640K | 100 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 563 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 377 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports prepared mackerel from
Thailand alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $8.6M | 86% |
| China | $1.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $110K | 1.1% |
| Latvia | $30K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $16K | 0.2% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.57, 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.
Prepared mackerel exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported prepared mackerel worth $210 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $197K | 94% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 3.1% |
| Seychelles | $3K | 1.6% |
| Maldives | $3K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prepared mackerel imports (HS 1604.15): 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 1604.15: Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared mackerel imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported prepared mackerel worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared mackerel to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (11%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared mackerel to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 722%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export prepared mackerel?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Saudi Arabia and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared mackerel?
The HS code for prepared mackerel is subheading 1604.15. 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.
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