Minced fish products imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported minced fish products worth $49.7 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 76% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | $49.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 273 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports minced fish products from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $29.9M | 60% |
| Thailand | $13.3M | 27% |
| Yemen | $3.2M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $514K | 1% |
| Latvia | $502K | 1% |
| Spain | $271K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $210K | 0.4% |
| United States | $119K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $111K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.40 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Minced fish products exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported minced fish products worth $1.3 million (143 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia minced fish products imports (HS 1604.20): 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 1604.20: Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved.
Common questions
What is the value of minced fish products imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported minced fish products worth $49.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply minced fish products to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($29.9 million), followed by Thailand (27%) and Yemen (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of minced fish products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of minced fish products to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $49.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export minced fish products?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Yemen and Spain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $48.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for minced fish products?
The HS code for minced fish products is subheading 1604.20. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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