Prepared mackerel imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.2 million of prepared mackerel in 2024 (625 tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, 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 | $2.2M | 625 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 842 t |
| 2021 | $245K | 75 t |
| 2020 | $106K | 33 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 507 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 602 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared mackerel from
Thailand alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.9M | 87% |
| Indonesia | $237K | 11% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, close to the world average of $3.57.
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 mackerel imports (HS 1604.15): 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 1604.15: Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared mackerel imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared mackerel worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 625 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared mackerel to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Indonesia (11%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 988% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared mackerel to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared mackerel?
The HS code for prepared mackerel is subheading 1604.15. 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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