Cotton seed cake imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cotton seed cake worth $24.6 million (71.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 120 countries for imports of this product. That is 58% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $59.1 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 | $24.6M | 71.2K t |
| 2023 | $59.1M | 148.4K t |
| 2022 | $54.4M | 130.3K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 110.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 109.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 105.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 101.9K t |
| 2017 | $29.7M | 94.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton seed cake from
Greece alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $15.0M | 61% |
| Argentina | $3.3M | 14% |
| United States | $3.0M | 12% |
| Paraguay | $2.4M | 9.9% |
| Brazil | $536K | 2.2% |
| Togo | $160K | 0.7% |
| China | $98K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $47K | 0.2% |
| Cameroon | $41K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, close to the world average of $0.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1207.29: Oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton seed cake imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton seed cake worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 120 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton seed cake to Saudi Arabia?
Greece was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Argentina (14%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 692% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton seed cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton seed cake to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.7 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $59.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton seed cake?
The HS code for cotton seed cake is subheading 1207.29. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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