Frozen fish fillets (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $20.0 million of frozen fish fillets (other) in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $20.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 352 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen fish fillets (other) from
Vietnam alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $18.2M | 91% |
| Oman | $668K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $405K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $300K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $153K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $120K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $103K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 74% below the world average of $6.74, 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 fish fillets (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million of frozen fish fillets (other) in 2024 (424 tonnes). Australia alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.3M | 65% |
| Vietnam | $416K | 21% |
| Singapore | $187K | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 5% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen fish fillets (other) imports (HS 0304.89): 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 0304.89: Fish fillets: frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish fillets (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen fish fillets (other) worth $20.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish fillets (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Oman (3%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish fillets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $6.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen fish fillets (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $20.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $24.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen fish fillets (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Vietnam and Singapore. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish fillets (other)?
The HS code for frozen fish fillets (other) is subheading 0304.89. 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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