Chewing gum exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported chewing gum worth $42.6 million (13.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports chewing gum to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (26%), Iraq (20%), Yemen (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Djibouti grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.1M | 26% |
| Iraq | $8.6M | 20% |
| Yemen | $4.9M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $3.6M | 8.4% |
| Djibouti | $2.7M | 6.3% |
| Sudan | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Somalia | $1.7M | 4% |
| Libya | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Oman | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chewing gum imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $22.1 million of chewing gum in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 217 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia chewing gum exports (HS 1704.10): 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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported chewing gum worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 156 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy chewing gum from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Iraq (20%) and Yemen (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average export price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of chewing gum from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024, an increase of 788%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import chewing gum?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $22.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, China and Japan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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