Frozen jack mackerel imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported frozen jack mackerel worth $24.4 million (18.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 402% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 220% 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 | $24.4M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 731 t |
| 2020 | $272K | 217 t |
| 2019 | $86K | 73 t |
| 2018 | $33K | 20 t |
| 2017 | $7K | 1 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen jack mackerel from
One supplier dominates: Myanmar accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+779% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | $14.0M | 57% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 16% |
| Norway | $2.9M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Bangladesh | $752K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $530K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $344K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $243K | 1% |
| India | $207K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $111K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
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 jack mackerel imports (HS 0303.55): 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 0303.55: Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), 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 jack mackerel imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen jack mackerel worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 402% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen jack mackerel to Saudi Arabia?
Myanmar was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by Thailand (16%) and Norway (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 779% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen jack mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen jack mackerel to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7 thousand in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen jack mackerel?
The HS code for frozen jack mackerel is subheading 0303.55. 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.
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