Alfalfa meal and pellets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $33.1 million of alfalfa meal and pellets in 2024 (138.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 126 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $74.9 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 | $33.1M | 138.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 83.6K t |
| 2022 | $69.0M | 295.8K t |
| 2021 | $74.9M | 311.8K t |
| 2020 | $67.9M | 354.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 63.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 51.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 39.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports alfalfa meal and pellets from
Spain alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $18.7M | 56% |
| South Africa | $8.5M | 26% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 17% |
| Egypt | $267K | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | $147K | 0.5% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.30.
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 alfalfa meal and pellets imports (HS 1214.10): 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 1214.10: Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of alfalfa meal and pellets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported alfalfa meal and pellets worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 126 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply alfalfa meal and pellets to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of alfalfa meal and pellets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alfalfa meal and pellets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2021 at $74.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alfalfa meal and pellets?
The HS code for alfalfa meal and pellets is subheading 1214.10. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1214 page.
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