United Arab Emirates: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the market for frozen, dried and smoked fish in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Frozen, dried and smoked fish consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from the United Arab Emirates fell markedly to X tons, declining by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from the United Arab Emirates were Kuwait ($X), Oman ($X) and Iran ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkmenistan, Morocco and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Frozen, dried and smoked fish imports into the United Arab Emirates dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total imports. Iran, Ecuador, Ghana, Thailand, Pakistan, Chile, Oman, China and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen, dried and smoked fish to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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