Frozen squid and cuttlefish imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $2.4 million (667 tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.8 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 | $2.4M | 667 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 950 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 706 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen squid and cuttlefish from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (38%), Malaysia (17%), Oman (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $907K | 38% |
| Malaysia | $411K | 17% |
| Oman | $249K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $238K | 10% |
| India | $203K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $161K | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $136K | 5.8% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 2.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, close to the world average of $4.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen squid and cuttlefish exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million of frozen squid and cuttlefish in 2024 (285 tonnes). Egypt alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.2M | 83% |
| Malaysia | $261K | 18% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen squid and cuttlefish imports (HS 0307.43): 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 0307.43: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen squid and cuttlefish imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen squid and cuttlefish worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 667 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen squid and cuttlefish to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($907 thousand), followed by Malaysia (17%) and Oman (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.02 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 squid and cuttlefish to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen squid and cuttlefish?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $874 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for frozen squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.43. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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