Crude corn oil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported crude corn oil worth $32.0 million (26.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 111 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $79.4 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 | $32.0M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $79.4M | 62.6K t |
| 2022 | $74.6M | 43.7K t |
| 2021 | $75.2M | 57.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.6M | 46.6K t |
| 2019 | $42.1M | 52.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.2M | 39.6K t |
| 2017 | $67.9M | 64.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports crude corn oil from
United States alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.3M | 79% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 9.2% |
| Bangladesh | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $927K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $68K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia crude corn oil imports (HS 1515.21): 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 1515.21: Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude corn oil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported crude corn oil worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude corn oil to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Bangladesh (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude corn oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude corn oil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.9 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $79.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude corn oil?
The HS code for crude corn oil is subheading 1515.21. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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