Dried pasta exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $146.1 million of dried pasta in 2024 (62.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 170 countries for exports of this product. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $218.3 million.
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 | $146.1M | 62.9K t |
| 2023 | $210.8M | 130.6K t |
| 2022 | $218.3M | 116.5K t |
| 2021 | $183.9M | 99.6K t |
| 2020 | $58.7M | 24.1K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $39.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.1M | 8.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports dried pasta to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (25%), Iraq (23%), Jordan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 77% above the world average of $1.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried pasta imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported dried pasta worth $90.2 million (82.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (44%), United Arab Emirates (13%), Kuwait (12%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $40.1M | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.9M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $11.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $5.3M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $3.5M | 3.8% |
| Bangladesh | $2.8M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $2.8M | 3.1% |
| United States | $2.4M | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia dried pasta exports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported dried pasta worth $146.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried pasta from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($36.9 million), followed by Iraq (23%) and Jordan (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried pasta from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.1 million in 2017 to $146.1 million in 2024, an increase of 707%. The peak was 2022 at $218.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $115.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import dried pasta?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $90.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $55.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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