Corn groats imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $7.8 million of corn groats in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $7.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 11.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports corn groats from
India alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.8M | 75% |
| Turkey | $501K | 6.5% |
| United States | $323K | 4.2% |
| Syria | $294K | 3.8% |
| France | $272K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $194K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $157K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 1% |
| Egypt | $49K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia corn groats imports (HS 1103.13): 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 1103.13: Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of corn groats imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported corn groats worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn groats to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn groats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corn groats to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2023 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn groats?
The HS code for corn groats is subheading 1103.13. 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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