Cuttlefish & Squid Prices in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (AED) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 4.03 | 14.80 | ▼ 6.3% | ▼ 6.3% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the cuttlefish & squid price in United Arab Emirates (UAE) available is US$ 4.03 per kg (14.80 AED), down 6.3% year-on-year.
In 2023, the United Arab Emirates exported US$4,786,473 worth of cuttlefish and squid, totaling 1,188 tonnes. The UAE ranked 41st out of 91 exporters, accounting for 0.1% of global exports and showing a 62.7% year-on-year increase. The country is a net exporter of cuttlefish and squid. The latest export unit value is US$4.0288 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - cuttlefish & squid in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In 2023, the United Arab Emirates exported US$4,786,473 worth of cuttlefish and squid, totaling 1,188 tonnes. The UAE ranked 41st out of 91 exporters, accounting for 0.1% of global exports and showing a 62.7% year-on-year increase. The country is a net exporter of cuttlefish and squid. The latest export unit value is US$4.0288 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, United Arab Emirates (UAE) exported $4.8M (1.2 kt) of cuttlefish & squid▲ 62.7% YoY. That ranks #41 worldwide (0.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top cuttlefish & squid exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 China $1.7B · 26.6%
- #2 Indonesia $727.3M · 11.4%
- #3 India $601M · 9.4%
- #4 Spain $511.2M · 8%
- #5 Morocco $471.5M · 7.4%
Annual export data United Arab Emirates (UAE) · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.2 kt | $4.03 |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 684.1 t | $4.3 |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 701.8 t | $4.78 |
| 2020 | $630.4K | 184.8 t | $3.41 |
HS Code
cuttlefish & squid is traded under Harmonized System code 0307.43. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.