Beet pulp imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of beet pulp by Saudi Arabia reached $35.0 million in 2024 (126.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 110 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.4 million.
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 | $35.0M | 126.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.5M | 84.7K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 144.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.9M | 124.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 68.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 19.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports beet pulp from
Egypt alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $18.7M | 53% |
| Russia | $16.2M | 46% |
| China | $114K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.1% |
| India | $14K | 0% |
| United States | $10K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.20. 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?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia beet pulp imports (HS 2303.20): 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 2303.20: Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture: whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of beet pulp imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported beet pulp worth $35.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 110 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply beet pulp to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by Russia (46%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of beet pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of beet pulp to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $35.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $46.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for beet pulp?
The HS code for beet pulp is subheading 2303.20. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2303 page.
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