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United Arab Emirates - Molluscs (Scallops, Mussels, Cuttle Fish, Squid And Octopus) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Molluscs Price in the United Arab Emirates - 2021

Molluscs Price in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average molluscs import price amounted to $3,909 per ton, shrinking by -11.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 34%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,280 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Spain ($12,053 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($2,236 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Price in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average molluscs export price amounted to $4,903 per ton, shrinking by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 22%. The export price peaked at $5,654 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($17,524 per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($4,160 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Imports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, imports of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) into the United Arab Emirates reduced modestly to 10K tons, waning by -2.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 70%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 10K tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, molluscs imports reduced to $39M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +51.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 76%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $45M, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Molluscs in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	12.4	8.2	13.7	12.8	1.1%
India	5.8	5.3	9.5	7.4	8.5%
New Zealand	4.9	3.6	5.7	4.4	-3.5%
Spain	1.8	1.7	3.3	4.2	32.6%
Pakistan	N/A	1.9	2.9	2.1	5.1%
United States	0.7	0.4	0.4	0.9	8.7%
Iran	0.3	0.3	0.4	N/A	15.5%
Others	5.3	4.4	9.4	7.3	11.3%
Total	31.2	25.8	45.3	39.0	7.7%

Top Suppliers of Molluscs to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

China (4.6K tons)
India (2.4K tons)
Pakistan (0.9K tons)
New Zealand (0.7K tons)
Spain (0.3K tons)
United States (0.2K tons)

Molluscs Exports in the United Arab Emirates

Molluscs exports from the United Arab Emirates reduced slightly to 1.2K tons in 2022, declining by -3.7% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.2K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, molluscs exports declined to $5.7M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $6.3M, and then dropped in the following year.

Export of Molluscs in the United Arab Emirates (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Oman	1,129	1,036	854	1,577	11.8%
Saudi Arabia	432	822	185	1,423	48.8%
Kuwait	797	623	486	797	0.0%
Qatar	N/A	N/A	N/A	630	0%
Jordan	602	609	709	516	-5.0%
Bahrain	200	162	230	320	17.0%
Egypt	N/A	314	578	154	-30.0%
Thailand	131	N/A	69.8	135	1.0%
Tunisia	221	N/A	107	82.1	-28.1%
Maldives	1,293	N/A	1,416	4.7	-84.6%
Morocco	179	163	254	N/A	19.1%
Malaysia	399	457	361	N/A	-4.9%
Taiwan (Chinese)	202	N/A	97.4	N/A	-30.6%
Others	360	337	978	73.3	-41.2%
Total	5,944	4,523	6,327	5,712	-1.3%

Top Export Markets for Molluscs from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

Oman (379.1 tons)
Saudi Arabia (280.2 tons)
Kuwait (172.4 tons)
Qatar (109.4 tons)
Jordan (86.8 tons)
Bahrain (56.5 tons)
Thailand (26.7 tons)
Egypt (26.4 tons)
Tunisia (14.9 tons)
Maldives (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the molluscs market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10203200 - Molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus), frozen, dried, smoked, salted or in brine

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United Arab Emirates

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Per Capita consumption
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Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023