Dairy machinery and equipment imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $7.2 million (402 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% 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 | $7.2M | 402 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 167 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 199 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 200 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports dairy machinery and equipment from
Most of the value came from Denmark (20%), Italy (17%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.4M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 17% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $838K | 12% |
| Sweden | $646K | 9% |
| Bulgaria | $391K | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $357K | 5% |
| India | $246K | 3.4% |
| United States | $219K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $173K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.95 per kg, 52% below the world average of $37.46, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dairy machinery and equipment exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of dairy machinery and equipment by Saudi Arabia reached $339 thousand in 2024 (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (31%), Yemen (24%), Australia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia dairy machinery and equipment imports (HS 8434.20): 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy machinery and equipment imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 402 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy machinery and equipment to Saudi Arabia?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.95 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $37.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dairy machinery and equipment to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2020 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export dairy machinery and equipment?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $339 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Yemen and Australia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8434 page.
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