Crispbread imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crispbread by Saudi Arabia reached $8.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. 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 | $8.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports crispbread from
Thailand alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $6.4M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $455K | 5.4% |
| China | $191K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $183K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $174K | 2.1% |
| United States | $150K | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $134K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $99K | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $96K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.94 per kg, close to the world average of $3.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crispbread exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $403 thousand of crispbread in 2024 (144 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (26%), Canada (24%), United Kingdom (23%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $106K | 26% |
| Canada | $97K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 23% |
| Libya | $51K | 13% |
| Egypt | $34K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 3.2% |
| Cyprus | $12K | 2.9% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia crispbread imports (HS 1905.10): 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 1905.10: Food preparations: crispbread, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of crispbread imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported crispbread worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply crispbread to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of crispbread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crispbread to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export crispbread?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $403 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for crispbread?
The HS code for crispbread is subheading 1905.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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