United Arab Emirates Market Overview
Population
9.99 million
GDP (2021)
USD 358.87
Per Capita GDP
USD 36,284.6
GDP Growth
-6.1%
Source: World Bank 2021 (https://data.worldbank.org/)
UAE Imports
The following information is a snapshot in time to give you a general overview of UAE’s top importing products. This information is sourced from FAO Globefish market profile for USA (2020). Some of this information may change from time to time, therefore we encourage you to go directly to FAO Globefish for the most up-to-date information.
Imports – Top 10 Products (Value)
1
Shrimps, prawns
frozen
(HS 0306.17)
USD 216 946 380
2
Tunas, skipjack, bonito
prepared or preserved; whole or in pieces
(HS 1604.14)
USD 75 707 360
3
Atlantic, Danube salmon
fresh or chilled; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0302.89)
USD 52 148 680
4
Fish, other than species in 0303
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.89)
USD 39 336 890
5
Seabream
fresh or chilled; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0302.85)
USD 27 079 590
6
Fish, other than species in 0303
frozen; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0303.89 )
USD 19 959 280
7
Shrimps, prawns
prepared or preserved, in airtight containers
(HS 1605.29)
USD 16 613 160
8
Seabass
fresh or chilled; excluding fillets, livers and roes
(HS 0302.84)
USD 16 504 550
9
Catfish
frozen fillets
(HS 0304.62)
USD 14 080 600
10
Lobsters
frozen
(HS 0306.12)
USD 11 663 630
Source: FAO Globefish Market Profile for UAE – 2020 (https://www.fao.org/in-action/globefish/countries/en/)
Globefish provides information and analysis for global trade in fish and fish products. Search for information about the size of the market, the top imported product and formats as well as other important market information. The information here is a snapshot from 2019 – check the link for more recent information.
FRDC Trade Database
Australian Exports to UAE
This database provides a wealth of seafood exporting and importing information with the ability to look at seafood production and trade data.
The database allows you to filter the data by year, export market destination and species. You also have the option to look at the data by seafood trade value or volume.
The FRDC database sources information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Seafood Specific Information
Micor Importing Requirements
Micor (Fish) sets out the know importing country requirements, which differ from or are additional to Australian export conditions and which must be met to gain market access.
Seafood Export Program Report
The latest summary report from the Australian Government on registrations, export shipments and markets, exports by product, and exports.
UAE Supply Chain Guide
Rock Lobster in UAE
General Information About Exporting to UAE
Austrade Export Market Profile
To view a market profile that outlines information on doing business with UAE, news and insights, events, and information about visiting UAE.
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Australia and the UAE commenced negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in March 2005. These negotiations were subsumed into negotiations for an Australia-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA in 2007. Australia and the GCC last met for negotiations in 2009.
DFAT UAE Brief
Information about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy and foreign relations.
Relevant UAE Based Authorities
UAE Customs
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce Industry
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce Industry
UAE Government Portal
Export Market Reports
Are you looking to diversify your seafood export markets, but not sure if a market is right for you and your business? SIA has developed a series of FREE market summaries and supply chain guides to help producers gain valuable insights into new markets and make informed business decisions.