Fresh squid and cuttlefish exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh squid and cuttlefish by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (949 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% 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 | $2.8M | 949 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 222 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $384K | 122 t |
| 2018 | $103K | 60 t |
| 2017 | $96K | 70 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 50% below the world average of $5.77, 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 squid and cuttlefish imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of fresh squid and cuttlefish by Saudi Arabia reached $565 thousand in 2024 (270 tonnes). Vietnam alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Yemen grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $471K | 83% |
| Spain | $55K | 9.7% |
| Yemen | $26K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 1.1% |
| China | $6K | 1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.3% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh squid and cuttlefish exports (HS 0307.42): 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 0307.42: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, live, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh squid and cuttlefish exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported fresh squid and cuttlefish worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 949 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 86 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh squid and cuttlefish from Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and Malaysia (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh squid and cuttlefish from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $96 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import fresh squid and cuttlefish?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $565 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, Spain and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for fresh squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.42. 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 0307 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.
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