Prepared fish (other species) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared fish (other species) by Saudi Arabia reached $67.6 million in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $132.9 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 | $67.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $132.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $128.5M | 29.8K t |
| 2021 | $637K | 225 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 555 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 636 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $503K | 108 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared fish (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $53.4M | 79% |
| Indonesia | $5.7M | 8.5% |
| Yemen | $3.1M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Oman | $783K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $695K | 1% |
| Spain | $229K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $223K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $140K | 0.2% |
| France | $103K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, close to the world average of $4.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared fish (other species) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of prepared fish (other species) by Saudi Arabia reached $736 thousand in 2024 (114 tonnes). Most of it went to Yemen (32%), Sudan (31%), United Arab Emirates (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $239K | 32% |
| Sudan | $226K | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $193K | 26% |
| Kuwait | $25K | 3.4% |
| Jordan | $19K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $17K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 1.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.5% |
| Eritrea | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared fish (other species) imports (HS 1604.19): 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 1604.19: Fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish (other species) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared fish (other species) worth $67.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish (other species) to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($53.4 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and Yemen (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fish (other species) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $503 thousand in 2017 to $67.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $132.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export prepared fish (other species)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $736 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $66.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish (other species)?
The HS code for prepared fish (other species) is subheading 1604.19. 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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