Brown rice imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $10.0 million of brown rice in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.5 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 | $10.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $32.5M | 33.6K t |
| 2020 | $737K | 535 t |
| 2019 | $638K | 370 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports brown rice from
Most of the value came from India (38%), United States (28%), Pakistan (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.8M | 38% |
| United States | $2.8M | 28% |
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 20% |
| Brazil | $558K | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $246K | 2.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $133K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $118K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $87K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $52K | 0.5% |
| Myanmar | $34K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brown rice exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of brown rice by Saudi Arabia reached $756 thousand in 2024 (517 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia brown rice imports (HS 1006.20): 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 1006.20: Cereals: husked (brown) rice.
Common questions
What is the value of brown rice imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported brown rice worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply brown rice to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United States (28%) and Pakistan (20%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of brown rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brown rice to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. The peak was 2021 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export brown rice?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $756 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Hungary and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for brown rice?
The HS code for brown rice is subheading 1006.20. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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