Durum wheat grain imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $963.9 million of durum wheat grain in 2024 (3.43 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 147 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 343% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.66 billion.
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 | $963.9M | 3.43M t |
| 2023 | $1.48B | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.66B | 3.75M t |
| 2021 | $703.4M | 2.28M t |
| 2020 | $582K | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $0K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $15K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $29K | 34 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports durum wheat grain from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+952% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $585.1M | 61% |
| Romania | $309.8M | 32% |
| Serbia | $41.1M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $17.3M | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $6.7M | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $3.4M | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $423K | 0% |
| Egypt | $57K | 0% |
| United States | $24K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 53% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia durum wheat grain imports (HS 1001.19): 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 1001.19: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat grain imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported durum wheat grain worth $963.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.43 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 147 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply durum wheat grain to Saudi Arabia?
Russia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($585.1 million), followed by Romania (32%) and Serbia (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 952% on the year.
What is the average import price of durum wheat grain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of durum wheat grain to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29 thousand in 2017 to $963.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $1.66 billion. Over 8 years the average was $601.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat grain?
The HS code for durum wheat grain is subheading 1001.19. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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