Fresh flatfish (other species) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $14.3 million of fresh flatfish (other species) in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 107% 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 | $14.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $272K | 68 t |
| 2019 | $373K | 62 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 400 t |
| 2017 | $86K | 98 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh flatfish (other species) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (27%), Sri Lanka (16%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.9M | 27% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.3M | 16% |
| India | $2.1M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 13% |
| Myanmar | $1.5M | 11% |
| Sudan | $214K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $203K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $145K | 1% |
| Japan | $84K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.44, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh flatfish (other species) imports (HS 0302.29): 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 0302.29: Fish: fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, 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 flatfish (other species) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh flatfish (other species) worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 118 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh flatfish (other species) to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Sri Lanka (16%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh flatfish (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.44 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 flatfish (other species) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86 thousand in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh flatfish (other species)?
The HS code for fresh flatfish (other species) is subheading 0302.29. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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