Fresh mackerel exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh mackerel by Yemen reached $23.2 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 84 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $46.0 million.
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 | $23.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $16K | 46 t |
| 2019 | $75K | 149 t |
| 2018 | $353K | 324 t |
| 2017 | $307K | 218 t |
Where Yemen exports fresh mackerel to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $23.0M | 99% |
| Bahrain | $179K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, close to the world average of $2.14.
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 mackerel exports (HS 0302.44): 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 0302.44: Fish: fresh or chilled, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported fresh mackerel worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 84 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh mackerel from Yemen?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($23.0 million), followed by Bahrain (1%) and Kuwait (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of fresh mackerel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh mackerel from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $307 thousand in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $46.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mackerel?
The HS code for fresh mackerel is subheading 0302.44. 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.
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