Prepared sardines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared sardines by Saudi Arabia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.9 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 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared sardines from
Most of the value came from Thailand (43%), Indonesia (33%), Morocco (20%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.9M | 43% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 33% |
| Morocco | $868K | 20% |
| Vietnam | $85K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $46K | 1% |
| China | $38K | 0.9% |
| Philippines | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.22, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared sardines imports (HS 1604.13): 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 1604.13: Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared sardines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared sardines worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared sardines to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Indonesia (33%) and Morocco (20%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared sardines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared sardines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2020 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared sardines?
The HS code for prepared sardines is subheading 1604.13. 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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