Cereal flour (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cereal flour (other types) by Saudi Arabia reached $4.6 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $4.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cereal flour (other types) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 68% |
| Thailand | $466K | 10% |
| United States | $232K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $165K | 3.6% |
| Kenya | $98K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $93K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $51K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $44K | 1% |
| Canada | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal flour (other types) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $238 thousand of cereal flour (other types) in 2024 (193 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 89% of it.
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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 1102.90: Cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cereal flour (other types) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal flour (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Thailand (10%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal flour (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cereal flour (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cereal flour (other types)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $238 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour (other types)?
The HS code for cereal flour (other types) is subheading 1102.90. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1102 page.
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