🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of animal waste and byproducts: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported animal waste and byproducts worth $6.3 million (126 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of animal waste and byproducts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.3M | 126 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 283 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 170 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 347 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 843 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports animal waste and byproducts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.9M | 78% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $488K | 7.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $274K | 4.4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $225K | 3.6% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $90K | 1.4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $74K | 1.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $69K | 1.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $53K | 0.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $49K | 0.8% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $23K | 0.4% |
Types of animal waste and byproducts under HS 0511
| 0511.10 | Animal products: bovine semen | 71% |
| 0511.91 | Animal products: of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption | 27% |
| 0511.99 | Animal products: n.e.c. in chapter 5 | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average import price of animal waste and byproducts
The average declared value was about $49.99 per kg, 4529% above the world average of $1.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Animal waste and byproducts trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported animal waste and byproducts worth $6.3 million in 2024 (126 tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import animal waste and byproducts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (78%), Belgium (8%), Netherlands (4%).
What is the average import price of animal waste and byproducts in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $49.99 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.08 per kg.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
Animal waste and byproducts falls under HS heading 0511 (Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading animal waste and byproducts with Saudi Arabia?
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