Double cream exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $44.3 million of double cream in 2024 (37.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $44.3M | 37.8K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 12.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports double cream to
Most of it went to Kuwait (28%), Bahrain (22%), Jordan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+932% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $12.5M | 28% |
| Bahrain | $9.7M | 22% |
| Jordan | $5.2M | 12% |
| Lebanon | $3.9M | 8.9% |
| Mauritania | $3.9M | 8.7% |
| Libya | $2.8M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 5.9% |
| Somalia | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Sudan | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| South Sudan | $220K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 61% below the world average of $3.00, 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.
Double cream imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of double cream by Saudi Arabia reached $38.2 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were France (32%), Netherlands (31%), Ireland (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.2M | 32% |
| Netherlands | $11.9M | 31% |
| Ireland | $3.7M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $992K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $918K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $558K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia double cream exports (HS 0401.50): 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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of double cream exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported double cream worth $44.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy double cream from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Bahrain (22%) and Jordan (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average export price of double cream per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of double cream from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $44.3 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import double cream?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $38.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, the Netherlands and Ireland. That compares with exports of $44.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50. 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 0401 page.
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