Frozen cooked crustaceans (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.1 million of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) in 2024 (793 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
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 | $3.1M | 793 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 278 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $105K | 11 t |
| 2019 | $24K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $335K | 53 t |
| 2017 | $268K | 111 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen cooked crustaceans (other) from
Thailand alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.3M | 74% |
| Tunisia | $367K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $211K | 6.9% |
| Oman | $74K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $59K | 1.9% |
| India | $56K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $5K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.86 per kg, 55% below the world average of $8.58, 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.
Frozen cooked crustaceans (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported frozen cooked crustaceans (other) worth $227 thousand (28 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (43%), Vietnam (30%), Bahrain (27%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 43% |
| Vietnam | $67K | 30% |
| Bahrain | $61K | 27% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen cooked crustaceans (other) imports (HS 0306.19): 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 0306.19: Crustaceans: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0306.1, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water: including edible flours, meals, and pellets of crustaceans.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen cooked crustaceans (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 793 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked crustaceans (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Tunisia (12%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $8.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen cooked crustaceans (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $268 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen cooked crustaceans (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked crustaceans (other)?
The HS code for frozen cooked crustaceans (other) is subheading 0306.19. 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.
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