Prepared tuna imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared tuna by Saudi Arabia reached $245.5 million in 2024 (56.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $245.5M | 56.7K t |
| 2023 | $252.0M | 54.2K t |
| 2022 | $220.6M | 48.9K t |
| 2021 | $170.8M | 41.4K t |
| 2020 | $234.1M | 58.3K t |
| 2019 | $210.7M | 49.8K t |
| 2018 | $187.5M | 41.3K t |
| 2017 | $167.1M | 37.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared tuna from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $146.3M | 60% |
| Indonesia | $86.2M | 35% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $200K | 0.1% |
| France | $134K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 0% |
| Greece | $12K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
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 tuna imports (HS 1604.14): 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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared tuna worth $245.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($146.3 million), followed by Indonesia (35%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $5.06 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 tuna to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $167.1 million in 2017 to $245.5 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $252.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $211.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. 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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