Frozen demersal fillets (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $20.9 million of frozen demersal fillets (other) in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 270% 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 | $20.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $51K | 11 t |
| 2019 | $174K | 77 t |
| 2018 | $830K | 229 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen demersal fillets (other) from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $12.7M | 61% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 8.8% |
| Myanmar | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Pakistan | $992K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $883K | 4.2% |
| Oman | $702K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $171K | 0.8% |
| India | $146K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 64% below the world average of $4.89, 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.
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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 0304.79: Fish fillets: frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae other than cod, haddock, coalfish, hake, and Alaska pollack.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen demersal fillets (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen demersal fillets (other) worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 118 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen demersal fillets (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Taiwan (9%) and Myanmar (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen demersal fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $4.89 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 demersal fillets (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen demersal fillets (other)?
The HS code for frozen demersal fillets (other) is subheading 0304.79. 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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