Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $240.6 million of chocolate preparations (other) in 2024 (43.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $240.6M | 43.7K t |
| 2023 | $245.2M | 37.6K t |
| 2022 | $258.4M | 45.4K t |
| 2021 | $216.2M | 34.0K t |
| 2020 | $254.0M | 44.6K t |
| 2019 | $236.1M | 48.3K t |
| 2018 | $253.7M | 47.2K t |
| 2017 | $173.2M | 36.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports chocolate preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Turkey (20%), United Kingdom (12%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $47.7M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $28.6M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $26.9M | 11% |
| United States | $15.8M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $11.1M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $8.7M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $8.4M | 3.5% |
| India | $8.2M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, close to the world average of $6.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate preparations (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of chocolate preparations (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $9.6 million in 2024 (975 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $5.4M | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 13% |
| Oman | $1.1M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $638K | 6.7% |
| Yemen | $248K | 2.6% |
| Bahrain | $226K | 2.4% |
| United States | $173K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $116K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $65K | 0.7% |
| Brunei | $52K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $240.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($47.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $173.2 million in 2017 to $240.6 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $258.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $234.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export chocolate preparations (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $231.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. 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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