Frozen Nile perch fillets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported frozen nile perch fillets worth $4.2 million (640 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 229% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.5 million.
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 | $4.2M | 640 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 765 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 396 t |
| 2020 | $849K | 266 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 563 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 1 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen nile perch fillets from
Uganda alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.2M | 52% |
| Tanzania | $2.0M | 48% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.54 per kg, close to the world average of $6.30.
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 nile perch fillets imports (HS 0304.63): 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 0304.63: Fish fillets: frozen, Nile Perch (Lates niloticus).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen nile perch fillets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen nile perch fillets worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 640 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 77 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen nile perch fillets to Saudi Arabia?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Tanzania (48%) and Bahrain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen nile perch fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.30 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 nile perch fillets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen nile perch fillets?
The HS code for frozen nile perch fillets is subheading 0304.63. 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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