Bulk chocolate imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $225.6 million of bulk chocolate in 2024 (43.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $225.6M | 43.9K t |
| 2023 | $140.9M | 34.6K t |
| 2022 | $161.7M | 42.8K t |
| 2021 | $198.5M | 45.8K t |
| 2020 | $62.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $96.0M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $66.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 6.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bulk chocolate from
Most of the value came from Belgium (27%), Jordan (22%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $5.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk chocolate exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $43.6 million of bulk chocolate in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (27%), Kuwait (20%), Egypt (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bulk chocolate imports (HS 1806.20): 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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bulk chocolate worth $225.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk chocolate to Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($61.0 million), followed by Jordan (22%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk chocolate to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $225.6 million in 2024, an increase of 912%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $121.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bulk chocolate?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $43.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $182.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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