Bakery products (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $346.5 million of bakery products (other) in 2024 (86.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $346.5M | 86.7K t |
| 2023 | $357.5M | 91.8K t |
| 2022 | $321.0M | 79.6K t |
| 2021 | $292.1M | 76.5K t |
| 2020 | $227.9M | 63.6K t |
| 2019 | $241.0M | 70.9K t |
| 2018 | $232.1M | 66.0K t |
| 2017 | $176.5M | 51.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bakery products (other) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (13%), Bahrain (12%), Poland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $44.2M | 13% |
| Bahrain | $39.9M | 12% |
| Poland | $37.8M | 11% |
| Oman | $32.5M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $18.6M | 5.4% |
| India | $15.9M | 4.6% |
| United States | $15.8M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $14.9M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $12.0M | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, close to the world average of $3.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bakery products (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of bakery products (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $255.4 million in 2024 (89.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Kuwait (19%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Oman (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest (+941% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $49.2M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48.3M | 19% |
| Oman | $34.9M | 14% |
| Yemen | $34.5M | 14% |
| Jordan | $28.4M | 11% |
| Bahrain | $22.5M | 8.8% |
| Qatar | $20.0M | 7.9% |
| Palestine | $3.0M | 1.2% |
| Libya | $2.4M | 1% |
| United States | $2.2M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bakery products (other) imports (HS 1905.90): 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 1905.90: Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery products (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bakery products (other) worth $346.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery products (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($44.2 million), followed by Bahrain (12%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery products (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $176.5 million in 2017 to $346.5 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2023 at $357.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $274.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bakery products (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $255.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $91.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery products (other)?
The HS code for bakery products (other) is subheading 1905.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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