Dairy spread exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported dairy spread worth $48.7 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 89 countries for exports of this product. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $35.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $39.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $898K | 163 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports dairy spread to
United Arab Emirates alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, close to the world average of $6.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dairy spread imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported dairy spread worth $37.7 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. India alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $22.6M | 60% |
| New Zealand | $7.8M | 21% |
| Uruguay | $2.7M | 7.3% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 6.7% |
| Argentina | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $217K | 0.6% |
| Syria | $106K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $60K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $28K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia dairy spread exports (HS 0405.20): 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 0405.20: Dairy produce: dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy spread exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported dairy spread worth $48.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 89 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy dairy spread from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($32.2 million), followed by Oman (19%) and Bahrain (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average export price of dairy spread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $6.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dairy spread from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $898 thousand in 2017 to $48.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import dairy spread?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $37.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, New Zealand and Uruguay. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy spread?
The HS code for dairy spread is subheading 0405.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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