🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of meat and fish meal: 2024 trade data
Imports of meat and fish meal by Saudi Arabia reached $16.4 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of meat and fish meal by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 20.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports meat and fish meal from
Most of the value came from India (38%), Morocco (26%), Oman (16%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $6.2M | 38% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $4.2M | 26% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $2.7M | 16% |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $1.8M | 11% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $765K | 4.7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $462K | 2.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $111K | 0.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $73K | 0.5% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $43K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $7K | 0% |
Types of meat and fish meal under HS 2301
| 2301.20 | Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates | 99% |
| 2301.10 | Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2301.
Average import price of meat and fish meal
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 67% above the world average of $1.03. 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports meat and fish meal
Exports of meat and fish meal by Saudi Arabia reached $4.9 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Vietnam accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $4.9M | 99% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $38K | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Meat and fish meal trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported meat and fish meal worth $16.4 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import meat and fish meal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (38%), Morocco (26%), Oman (16%).
What is the average import price of meat and fish meal in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.03 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export meat and fish meal?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported meat and fish meal worth $4.9 million in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Tanzania, Indonesia.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
Meat and fish meal falls under HS heading 2301 (Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unf). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading meat and fish meal with Saudi Arabia?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds Saudi Arabia trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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