Beef carcasses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported beef carcasses worth $40.1 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% 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 | $40.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 7.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports beef carcasses from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $38.4M | 96% |
| Brazil | $427K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $396K | 1% |
| Ethiopia | $287K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $213K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $123K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $62K | 0.2% |
| United States | $58K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $38K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $24K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, close to the world average of $5.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Beef carcasses exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of beef carcasses by Saudi Arabia reached $979 thousand in 2024 (48 tonnes). Mozambique alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $960K | 98% |
| Kuwait | $19K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia beef carcasses imports (HS 0201.10): 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 0201.10: Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of beef carcasses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported beef carcasses worth $40.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply beef carcasses to Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($38.4 million), followed by Brazil (1%) and Australia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of beef carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $5.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of beef carcasses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $40.1 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export beef carcasses?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $979 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $39.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for beef carcasses?
The HS code for beef carcasses is subheading 0201.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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