Frozen mussels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen mussels by Saudi Arabia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (411 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 241% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.9M | 411 t |
| 2023 | $850K | 251 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 450 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 360 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $961K | 157 t |
| 2018 | $892K | 148 t |
| 2017 | $532K | 94 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen mussels from
New Zealand alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.6M | 91% |
| Spain | $216K | 7.5% |
| Vietnam | $20K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.04 per kg, 35% above the world average of $5.22. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 mussels imports (HS 0307.32): 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 0307.32: Molluscs: mussels (Mytilus spp., Perna spp.), whether in shell or not, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen mussels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen mussels worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 411 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 241% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mussels to Saudi Arabia?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Spain (7%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mussels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.04 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $5.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen mussels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $532 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 445%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mussels?
The HS code for frozen mussels is subheading 0307.32. 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 0307 page.
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