Fresh mackerel imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fresh mackerel worth $23.7 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 113 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $46.9 million.
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 | $23.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.9M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $46.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 579 t |
| 2019 | $735K | 437 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $414K | 480 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh mackerel from
One supplier dominates: Yemen accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $23.0M | 97% |
| Pakistan | $477K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $88K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $30K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $7K | 0% |
| Japan | $7K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, close to the world average of $2.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh mackerel exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $6.1 million of fresh mackerel in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 84 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $4.2M | 69% |
| Bahrain | $1.8M | 30% |
| Yemen | $65K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh mackerel imports (HS 0302.44): 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 0302.44: Fish: fresh or chilled, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh mackerel worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 113 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh mackerel to Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by Pakistan (2%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 901% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.14 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 mackerel to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $414 thousand in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $46.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fresh mackerel?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mackerel?
The HS code for fresh mackerel is subheading 0302.44. 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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