Fresh seabream imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh seabream by Saudi Arabia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (76 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 76 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 865 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $647K | 167 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh seabream from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.3M | 97% |
| Oman | $110K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.18 per kg, 588% above the world average of $6.57. 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.
Fresh seabream exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $505 thousand of fresh seabream in 2024 (129 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (45%), Egypt (41%), Jordan (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $227K | 45% |
| Egypt | $207K | 41% |
| Jordan | $60K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh seabream imports (HS 0302.85): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0302.85: Fish: fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), 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 seabream imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh seabream worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 110 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh seabream to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Oman (3%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of fresh seabream per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.18 per kg in 2024, 588% above the world average of $6.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh seabream to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $647 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 427%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fresh seabream?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $505 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabream?
The HS code for fresh seabream is subheading 0302.85. 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?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.