Bulk pet food imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $257.1 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (142.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 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 | $257.1M | 142.6K t |
| 2023 | $268.3M | 150.5K t |
| 2022 | $281.4M | 161.7K t |
| 2021 | $150.5M | 87.9K t |
| 2020 | $165.9M | 103.3K t |
| 2019 | $154.7M | 108.0K t |
| 2018 | $178.8M | 111.2K t |
| 2017 | $176.9M | 137.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bulk pet food from
The largest suppliers were Spain (12%), United States (10%), Jordan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 31%. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+351% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $31.1M | 12% |
| United States | $26.0M | 10% |
| Jordan | $21.8M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $20.1M | 7.8% |
| Oman | $16.7M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $14.5M | 5.6% |
| China | $13.7M | 5.3% |
| France | $13.5M | 5.3% |
| New Zealand | $10.4M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $9.5M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 76% above the world average of $1.02. 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.
Bulk pet food exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of bulk pet food by Saudi Arabia reached $112.7 million in 2024 (161.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Bangladesh (38%), Iraq (13%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bulk pet food worth $257.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 12% of the value ($31.1 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Jordan (8%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk pet food to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $176.9 million in 2017 to $257.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $281.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $204.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bulk pet food?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $112.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bangladesh, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $144.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. 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 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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