Boneless beef cuts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported boneless beef cuts worth $245.8 million (37.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $245.8M | 37.4K t |
| 2023 | $242.9M | 32.5K t |
| 2022 | $240.6M | 33.8K t |
| 2021 | $204.8M | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $122.7M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $106.7M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $94.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2017 | $102.0M | 19.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports boneless beef cuts from
Most of the value came from Brazil (32%), Australia (19%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $79.0M | 32% |
| Australia | $46.8M | 19% |
| India | $29.8M | 12% |
| Ethiopia | $27.5M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $27.1M | 11% |
| Russia | $12.4M | 5% |
| Kenya | $6.3M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $4.1M | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $4.0M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, 24% below the world average of $8.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia boneless beef cuts imports (HS 0201.30): 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 0201.30: Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of boneless beef cuts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported boneless beef cuts worth $245.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply boneless beef cuts to Saudi Arabia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($79.0 million), followed by Australia (19%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of boneless beef cuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $8.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boneless beef cuts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.0 million in 2017 to $245.8 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $169.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for boneless beef cuts?
The HS code for boneless beef cuts is subheading 0201.30. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
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