Antibiotics (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported antibiotics (other) worth $40.8 million (386 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $40.8M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $34.3M | 285 t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $29.0M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 265 t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 175 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports antibiotics (other) from
Most of the value came from China (24%), India (18%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+409% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 24% |
| India | $7.2M | 18% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 15% |
| Singapore | $5.8M | 14% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 10% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 9.7% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $870K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $412K | 1% |
| United States | $229K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $105.64 per kg, close to the world average of $116.78.
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?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia antibiotics (other) imports (HS 2941.90): 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 2941.90: Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotics (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported antibiotics (other) worth $40.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotics (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (18%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 409% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $105.64 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $116.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotics (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $40.8 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotics (other)?
The HS code for antibiotics (other) is subheading 2941.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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