Fresh seabass exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million of fresh seabass in 2024 (457 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 457 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 233 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 579 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 402 t |
| 2018 | $272K | 52 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports fresh seabass to
Bahrain alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $2.1M | 96% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 2.9% |
| China | $16K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.70, 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 seabass imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of fresh seabass by Saudi Arabia reached $209 thousand in 2024 (23 tonnes). Greece alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $110K | 53% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 41% |
| Spain | $10K | 5% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh seabass exports (HS 0302.84): 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 0302.84: Fish: fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus 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 seabass exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported fresh seabass worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 457 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 86 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh seabass from Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Malaysia (3%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of fresh seabass per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh seabass from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $272 thousand in 2018 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 714%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import fresh seabass?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Greece, the Netherlands and Spain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabass?
The HS code for fresh seabass is subheading 0302.84. 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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