Fish, crustaceans and other seafood: South Korea exports to the United Arab Emirates
HS chapter 03 · 어류ㆍ갑각류ㆍ연체동물과 그 밖의 수생(水生) 무척추동물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $419,309 of fish, crustaceans and other seafood (HS 03) to the United Arab Emirates, up 269.5% from September 2026 and up 474.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of fish, crustaceans and other seafood (HS 03) to the United Arab Emirates totalled $2.6 million, up 30.3% from the 12 months before ($2.0 million).
The United Arab Emirates took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 35th of 120 destinations.
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to the United Arab Emirates over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $21.82 per kg of net weight, compared with $27.54 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the United Arab Emirates in October 2026 were $67,640, leaving a surplus of $351,669 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $419K | +474.7% | 19.2 t | $21.82 | $68K | 21.0 t |
| September 2026 | $113K | +150.3% | 2.6 t | $43.92 | $79K | 23.0 t |
| August 2026 | $494K | +1,520% | 36.9 t | $13.37 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $9,087 | -98.3% | 360 kg | $25.24 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2026 | $215K | +247.1% | 10.9 t | $19.69 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2026 | $313K | +156.6% | 21.4 t | $14.65 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $37K | -90.3% | 1.6 t | $22.87 | $82K | 22.7 t |
| March 2026 | $82K | -56.6% | 2.5 t | $32.93 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $275K | +291.0% | 4.6 t | $59.43 | $86K | 23.1 t |
| January 2026 | $410K | +80.4% | 15.9 t | $25.85 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $181K | +17.7% | 4.4 t | $41.22 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $86K | -35.0% | 2.2 t | $38.62 | $0 | 0 kg |
| October 2025 | $73K | +122.9% | 2.6 t | $27.54 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $45K | +80.9% | 1.5 t | $29.60 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $30K | -23.6% | 2.0 t | $15.25 | $51K | 22.8 t |
| July 2025 | $539K | +916.2% | 13.6 t | $39.71 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $62K | +198.9% | 1.8 t | $34.08 | $398K | 114 t |
| May 2025 | $122K | -70.6% | 3.4 t | $35.97 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $377K | +15.9% | 7.4 t | $50.91 | $91K | 24.4 t |
| March 2025 | $189K | +229.4% | 5.3 t | $35.85 | $80K | 23.7 t |
| February 2025 | $70K | -5.4% | 2.2 t | $31.78 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $227K | +241.2% | 4.5 t | $50.85 | $98K | 23.8 t |
| December 2024 | $154K | +500.4% | 6.6 t | $23.45 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $133K | +50.4% | 7.6 t | $17.39 | $0 | 0 kg |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to the United Arab Emirates
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0306 | Crustaceans (shrimp, crab, lobster) | $2.3M | 87.6% | +45.0% | $379K |
| 0301 | Live fish | $196K | 7.5% | -17.9% | $14K |
| 0304 | Fish fillets and other fish meat | $59K | 2.2% | +121.4% | $0 |
| 0307 | Molluscs (squid, octopus, oysters, clams) | $37K | 1.4% | -68.0% | $22K |
| 0303 | Fish, frozen (excluding fillets) | $17K | 0.7% | +4.4% | $527 |
| 0305 | Fish, dried, salted or in brine, etc. | $15K | 0.6% | -24.5% | $3,675 |
| 0308 | Aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs, live, fresh, chilled, etc. | $106 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 0302 | Fish, fresh or chilled (excluding fillets) | $91 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Fish, crustaceans and other seafood to all countries · all exports to the United Arab Emirates