Fresh fish fillets (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.6 million of fresh fish fillets (other) in 2024 (356 tonnes). That is 44% more 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 | 356 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 145 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $241K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 124 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 232 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh fish fillets (other) from
Uganda alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 81% |
| Japan | $185K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $102K | 4% |
| Spain | $46K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $35K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.18 per kg, 43% below the world average of $12.56, 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.
Fresh fish fillets (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of fresh fish fillets (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (908 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 100% |
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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 0304.49: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish fillets (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh fish fillets (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fish fillets (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Japan (7%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fish fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.18 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh fish fillets (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fresh fish fillets (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $578 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish fillets (other)?
The HS code for fresh fish fillets (other) is subheading 0304.49. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0304 page.
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