Fresh shrimp exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported fresh shrimp worth $17.3 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 101 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 385% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 489 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $452K | 50 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 133 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports fresh shrimp to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, 55% below the world average of $7.35, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh shrimp exports (HS 0306.36): 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 0306.36: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh shrimp exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported fresh shrimp worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 101 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 385% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh shrimp from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Bahrain (14%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh shrimp per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $7.35 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 shrimp from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh shrimp?
The HS code for fresh shrimp is subheading 0306.36. 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 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Saudi Arabia trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
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.