Frozen carp and eel fillets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen carp and eel fillets by Saudi Arabia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.0 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 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 932 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 650 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $776K | 610 t |
| 2017 | $229K | 196 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen carp and eel fillets from
Malaysia alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 88% |
| Tanzania | $264K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 1.7% |
| United States | $17K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 40% below the world average of $4.16, 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 frozen carp and eel fillets imports (HS 0304.69): 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 0304.69: Fish fillets: frozen, carp (Cyprinus/Carassius/Ctenopharyngodon idellus/Hypophthalmichthys/Cirrhinus/Mylopharyngodon piceus/Catla catla/Labeo/Osteochilus hasselti/Leptobarbus hoeveni/Megalobrama), eels (Anguilla) and snakeheads (Channa).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen carp and eel fillets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen carp and eel fillets worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 107 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen carp and eel fillets to Saudi Arabia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Tanzania (10%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen carp and eel fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $4.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen carp and eel fillets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $229 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen carp and eel fillets?
The HS code for frozen carp and eel fillets is subheading 0304.69. 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 0304 page.
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