In the fourth quarter of 2023, the UAE saw a significant 56% increase in imports of frozen pangasius fillets, totaling nearly $7 million, compared to the previous year. The country's high per capita seafood consumption rate and economic growth are key factors contributing to this surge in demand. Despite geopolitical tensions, the travel and tourism industry is anticipated to create more jobs, which is expected to further stimulate the demand for seafood in the UAE.