Crude soybean oil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $26.7 million of crude soybean oil in 2024 (26.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 104% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.3 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 | $26.7M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.3M | 24.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $27K | 24 t |
| 2019 | $611K | 638 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 7.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports crude soybean oil from
Most of the value came from Egypt (27%), Turkey (25%), Ukraine (22%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.2M | 27% |
| Turkey | $6.7M | 25% |
| Ukraine | $5.9M | 22% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 8.6% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $883K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $682K | 2.6% |
| United States | $546K | 2.1% |
| China | $304K | 1.1% |
| India | $295K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crude soybean oil exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported crude soybean oil worth $22.3 million (20.2 thousand tonnes). Jordan alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $19.9M | 90% |
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 9.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $24K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $14K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia crude soybean oil imports (HS 1507.10): 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 1507.10: Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude soybean oil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported crude soybean oil worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude soybean oil to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Ukraine (22%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude soybean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crude soybean oil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. The peak was 2022 at $40.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export crude soybean oil?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $22.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $26.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for crude soybean oil?
The HS code for crude soybean oil is subheading 1507.10. 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 1507 page.
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