Frozen salmon fillets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen salmon fillets by Saudi Arabia reached $21.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $21.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 957 t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 816 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 754 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 565 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 392 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen salmon fillets from
One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $20.9M | 98% |
| Sweden | $316K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $85K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $15K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.32 per kg, 39% above the world average of $11.06. 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 salmon fillets imports (HS 0304.81): 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 0304.81: Fish fillets: frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen salmon fillets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen salmon fillets worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen salmon fillets to Saudi Arabia?
Norway was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by Sweden (1%) and Denmark (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen salmon fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.32 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $11.06 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 salmon fillets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen salmon fillets?
The HS code for frozen salmon fillets is subheading 0304.81. 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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