Baking mixes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of baking mixes by Saudi Arabia reached $94.0 million in 2024 (36.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $94.0M | 36.7K t |
| 2023 | $76.8M | 28.8K t |
| 2022 | $84.7M | 35.3K t |
| 2021 | $85.3M | 35.2K t |
| 2020 | $74.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2019 | $62.7M | 27.6K t |
| 2018 | $62.7M | 26.9K t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 15.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports baking mixes from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (28%), Greece (11%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $26.6M | 28% |
| Greece | $10.5M | 11% |
| United States | $10.1M | 11% |
| France | $8.0M | 8.5% |
| Pakistan | $6.9M | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 4.4% |
| Jordan | $4.0M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| India | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Baking mixes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $17.1 million of baking mixes in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (44%), Oman (12%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.5M | 44% |
| Oman | $2.0M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $1.8M | 11% |
| Jordan | $1.7M | 9.8% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $941K | 5.5% |
| Bahrain | $783K | 4.6% |
| Iraq | $429K | 2.5% |
| Palestine | $253K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $170K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia baking mixes imports (HS 1901.20): 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 1901.20: Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares.
Common questions
What is the value of baking mixes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported baking mixes worth $94.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply baking mixes to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by Greece (11%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of baking mixes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of baking mixes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $94.0 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $71.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export baking mixes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $17.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $76.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for baking mixes?
The HS code for baking mixes is subheading 1901.20. 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 1901 page.
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