Fresh horse mackerel exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Yemen exported fresh horse mackerel worth $23.5 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 152% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 108 t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $48K | 136 t |
| 2019 | $20K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $92K | 73 t |
Where Yemen exports fresh horse mackerel to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $23.4M | 100% |
| Bahrain | $102K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.53, 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 Yemen?
The shipment records behind Yemen fresh horse mackerel exports (HS 0302.45): 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 0302.45: Fish: fresh or chilled, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh horse mackerel exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported fresh horse mackerel worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 68 countries worldwide, with 30% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh horse mackerel from Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($23.4 million), followed by Bahrain (0%) and Kuwait (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh horse mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh horse mackerel from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $92 thousand in 2018 to $23.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh horse mackerel?
The HS code for fresh horse mackerel is subheading 0302.45. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Yemen trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
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