Other fresh fish imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported other fresh fish worth $6.1 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.6 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 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 15.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports other fresh fish from
Most of the value came from India (27%), Indonesia (21%), Yemen (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+760% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 21% |
| Yemen | $725K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $532K | 8.7% |
| Pakistan | $470K | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $360K | 5.9% |
| Myanmar | $294K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $245K | 4% |
| Sri Lanka | $220K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $134K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, close to the world average of $4.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other fresh fish exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of other fresh fish by Saudi Arabia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $1.8M | 96% |
| South Africa | $74K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $3K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia other fresh fish imports (HS 0302.89): 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 0302.89: Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of other fresh fish imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported other fresh fish worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply other fresh fish to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Indonesia (21%) and Yemen (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of other fresh fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other fresh fish to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export other fresh fish?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, South Africa and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other fresh fish?
The HS code for other fresh fish is subheading 0302.89. 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 0302 page.
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