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Fish Packaging Plant in Saudi Arabia

Opportunity overview

Fish packaging plant with a production capacity of 11,000 tons/year in Tabuk region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Establish a fish packaging plant with a production capacity of 11,000 tons/year in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This venture supports the nation’s aquaculture industry by enhancing the shelf life and marketability of locally produced fish, contributing to self-sufficiency and reducing food waste.

Key details

Investment Size :
USD 2.8 million
Capacity :
11,000 tons annually
Profitability :
  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR): 9.14%
  • Payback Period: 3 years and 4 months
Job Creation :

42 direct and 70 indirect positions

Market Drivers

  • Increasing local seafood consumption, targeted at 20 kg per capita by 2030.
  • High seafood imports into Saudi Arabia (~200,000 tons annually), creating opportunities for local processing and packaging.

Why Invest in Saudi Arabia ?

  • Growing domestic demand for sustainable and value-added seafood products.
  • Strong government support, including soft loans financing up to 70% of project costs and provision of infrastructure.
  • Strategic location in Tabuk enables access to raw materials and local markets, with scalability potential to export markets in the GCC region.

Additional Highlights

  • The project will contribute to food and nutrition security, support regional economic growth, and enhance employment opportunities.
  • Focus on innovative packaging and processing technologies to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
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