Fishing equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fishing equipment worth $2.6 million (358 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 358 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 148 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 117 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fishing equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 73% |
| Taiwan | $122K | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $119K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $81K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $45K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $38K | 1.5% |
| United States | $28K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $25K | 1% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.17 per kg, 59% below the world average of $17.68, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fishing equipment imports (HS 9507.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9507.90: Fishing tackle n.e.c., butterfly nets, decoy birds (other than those of heading no. 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fishing equipment worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 358 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing equipment to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Taiwan (5%) and Singapore (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.17 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $17.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2020 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing equipment?
The HS code for fishing equipment is subheading 9507.90. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9507 page.
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