Fresh horse mackerel imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh horse mackerel by Saudi Arabia reached $24.0 million in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. Value rose 29% 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 | $24.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $8K | 22 t |
| 2019 | $321K | 629 t |
| 2018 | $225K | 362 t |
| 2017 | $146K | 217 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh horse mackerel from
Yemen alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $23.4M | 98% |
| Myanmar | $471K | 2% |
| India | $29K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.53, 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 horse mackerel exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported fresh horse mackerel worth $360 thousand (256 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh horse mackerel imports (HS 0302.45): 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 0302.45: Fish: fresh or chilled, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), 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 horse mackerel imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh horse mackerel worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 83 countries worldwide, with 31% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh horse mackerel to Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($23.4 million), followed by Myanmar (2%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh horse mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh horse mackerel to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $146 thousand in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fresh horse mackerel?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $360 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Ireland and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh horse mackerel?
The HS code for fresh horse mackerel is subheading 0302.45. 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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