Frozen cooked shrimp exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $144.5 million of frozen cooked shrimp in 2024 (32.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $214.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144.5M | 32.4K t |
| 2023 | $137.5M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $177.7M | 30.0K t |
| 2021 | $107.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2020 | $73.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $214.3M | 34.4K t |
| 2018 | $38.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 2.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports frozen cooked shrimp to
The largest buyer markets were China (50%), Russia (11%), Lithuania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.7M | 50% |
| Russia | $15.4M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $10.1M | 7% |
| United States | $8.6M | 6% |
| Egypt | $6.9M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $6.8M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $3.8M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, 33% below the world average of $6.62, 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 shrimp imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by Saudi Arabia reached $18.4 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Thailand alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $13.6M | 74% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $831K | 4.5% |
| India | $502K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $395K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $191K | 1% |
| Argentina | $177K | 1% |
| China | $82K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $78K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen cooked shrimp exports (HS 0306.17): 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 0306.17: Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, 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 shrimp exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported frozen cooked shrimp worth $144.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked shrimp from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($71.7 million), followed by Russia (11%) and Lithuania (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $6.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen cooked shrimp from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $144.5 million in 2024, an increase of 590%. The peak was 2019 at $214.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $114.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import frozen cooked shrimp?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $18.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Spain and Pakistan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $126.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked shrimp is subheading 0306.17. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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