Cereal groats (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cereal groats (other types) worth $12.4 million (26.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 121% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $38.7 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 | $12.4M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 65.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.7M | 145.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $34K | 54 t |
| 2018 | $20K | 17 t |
| 2017 | $49K | 100 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cereal groats (other types) from
The largest suppliers were Oman (46%), India (32%), Kenya (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $5.7M | 46% |
| India | $4.0M | 32% |
| Kenya | $882K | 7.1% |
| Yemen | $583K | 4.7% |
| Pakistan | $280K | 2.3% |
| Djibouti | $225K | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $197K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $71K | 0.6% |
| United States | $70K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.64, 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 cereal groats (other types) imports (HS 1103.19): 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 1103.19: Cereal groats and meal: n.e.c. in heading no. 1103.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cereal groats (other types) worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal groats (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
Oman was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (32%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal groats (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.64 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 groats (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49 thousand in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $38.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats (other types)?
The HS code for cereal groats (other types) is subheading 1103.19. 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 1103 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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