Fresh fish variety imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh fish variety by Saudi Arabia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $151K | 22 t |
| 2021 | $155K | 53 t |
| 2020 | $623K | 158 t |
| 2019 | $716K | 168 t |
| 2018 | $849K | 210 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 438 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh fish variety from
Myanmar alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | $2.2M | 71% |
| Indonesia | $812K | 26% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.7% |
| Yemen | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 115% above the world average of $1.20. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 fresh fish variety imports (HS 0302.49): 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 0302.49: Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish variety imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh fish variety worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 98 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fish variety to Saudi Arabia?
Myanmar was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Indonesia (26%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fish variety per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $1.20 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 variety to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish variety?
The HS code for fresh fish variety is subheading 0302.49. 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 0302 page.
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