Frozen catfish fillets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported frozen catfish fillets worth $4.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 76% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.4 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 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 6.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen catfish fillets from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen catfish fillets exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of frozen catfish fillets by Saudi Arabia reached $283 thousand in 2024 (65 tonnes). Vietnam alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $174K | 62% |
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 39% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen catfish fillets imports (HS 0304.62): 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 0304.62: Fish fillets: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen catfish fillets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen catfish fillets worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen catfish fillets to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Malaysia (11%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen catfish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen catfish fillets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2018 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $25.4 million. Over 7 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen catfish fillets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $283 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen catfish fillets?
The HS code for frozen catfish fillets is subheading 0304.62. 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.
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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