Fresh trout imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fresh trout worth $6.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.2 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 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $39.2M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 27.4K t |
| 2020 | $308K | 53 t |
| 2019 | $867K | 173 t |
| 2018 | $63K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $227K | 31 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh trout from
Most of the value came from Oman (45%), United Arab Emirates (36%), Norway (19%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $2.9M | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 36% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 19% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, close to the world average of $7.06.
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 trout imports (HS 0302.11): 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 0302.11: Fish: fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh trout imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh trout worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 116 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh trout to Saudi Arabia?
Oman was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (36%) and Norway (19%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh trout per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $7.06 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 trout to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $227 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $39.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh trout?
The HS code for fresh trout is subheading 0302.11. 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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