Frozen fish variety imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported frozen fish variety worth $9.3 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 76% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $9.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 885 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 772 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 528 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 778 t |
| 2017 | $536K | 156 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen fish variety from
Most of the value came from India (45%), Myanmar (39%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.2M | 45% |
| Myanmar | $3.6M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $968K | 10% |
| Thailand | $271K | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $202K | 2.2% |
| Norway | $18K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish variety exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $254 thousand of frozen fish variety in 2024 (197 tonnes). Most of it went to Taiwan (38%), United Arab Emirates (36%), India (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $96K | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $90K | 36% |
| India | $31K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $19K | 7.4% |
| Myanmar | $18K | 7.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen fish variety imports (HS 0303.59): 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 0303.59: Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish variety imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen fish variety worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish variety to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Myanmar (39%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish variety per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.62 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 fish variety to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $536 thousand in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen fish variety?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $254 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish variety?
The HS code for frozen fish variety is subheading 0303.59. 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 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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