Frozen cooked lobster imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported frozen cooked lobster worth $3.5 million (211 tonnes). That is 230% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.9 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 | $3.5M | 211 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 102 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 107 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 407 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 519 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $530K | 31 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen cooked lobster from
Oman alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $2.1M | 61% |
| Pakistan | $913K | 26% |
| Canada | $339K | 9.7% |
| France | $47K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $34K | 1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.54 per kg, 45% below the world average of $30.13, 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 cooked lobster imports (HS 0306.12): 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 0306.12: Crustaceans: frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked lobster imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen cooked lobster worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 230% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked lobster to Saudi Arabia?
Oman was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Pakistan (26%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked lobster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.54 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $30.13 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 cooked lobster to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $530 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 557%. The peak was 2019 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked lobster?
The HS code for frozen cooked lobster is subheading 0306.12. 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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