Prepared anchovies imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported prepared anchovies worth $6.3 million (999 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 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 | $6.3M | 999 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 633 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $150K | 11 t |
| 2020 | $229K | 106 t |
| 2019 | $405K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $288K | 18 t |
| 2017 | $354K | 26 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared anchovies from
Thailand alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.0M | 65% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 27% |
| Morocco | $438K | 7% |
| India | $26K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $19K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.26 per kg, 42% below the world average of $10.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 prepared anchovies imports (HS 1604.16): 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 1604.16: Fish preparations: anchovies, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared anchovies imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared anchovies worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 999 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared anchovies to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Japan (27%) and Morocco (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared anchovies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.26 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $10.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared anchovies to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $354 thousand in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared anchovies?
The HS code for prepared anchovies is subheading 1604.16. 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.
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