Prepared meat (other species) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported prepared meat (other species) worth $75.4 million (18.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $110.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $98.3M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $83.2M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $61.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $91.6M | 40.4K t |
| 2019 | $108.4M | 29.7K t |
| 2018 | $110.3M | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $28.5M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports prepared meat (other species) to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 58% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $43.6M | 58% |
| Kuwait | $20.8M | 28% |
| Qatar | $6.2M | 8.2% |
| Bahrain | $4.8M | 6.4% |
| Maldives | $29K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $23K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, close to the world average of $3.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared meat (other species) imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of prepared meat (other species) by the United Arab Emirates reached $29.1 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 202 countries for imports of this product. Saudi Arabia alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $28.4M | 98% |
| Philippines | $291K | 1% |
| India | $82K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $78K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $74K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $56K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $50K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $27K | 0.1% |
| United States | $18K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prepared meat (other species) exports (HS 1602.90): 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 1602.90: Meat preparations: of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat (other species) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported prepared meat (other species) worth $75.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 112 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared meat (other species) from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($43.6 million), followed by Kuwait (28%) and Qatar (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared meat (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared meat (other species) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.5 million in 2017 to $75.4 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2018 at $110.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import prepared meat (other species)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $29.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the Philippines and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat (other species)?
The HS code for prepared meat (other species) is subheading 1602.90. 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 1602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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