🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of eggs in shell: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported eggs in shell worth $101.3 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $214.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of eggs in shell by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101.3M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $128.4M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $169.5M | 27.5K t |
| 2021 | $214.9M | 47.6K t |
| 2020 | $175.2M | 78.8K t |
| 2019 | $55.5M | 49.9K t |
| 2018 | $88.2M | 118.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 48.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports eggs in shell from
Most of the value came from Oman (22%), Netherlands (21%), Jordan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $22.5M | 22% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $21.3M | 21% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $13.2M | 13% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $11.2M | 11% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $9.0M | 8.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5.3M | 5.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.3M | 5.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $4.6M | 4.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $3.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $1.8M | 1.8% |
Types of eggs in shell under HS 0407
| 0407.11 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 71% |
| 0407.19 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 29% |
| 0407.21 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 0.2% |
| 0407.90 | Birds' eggs, in shell: preserved or cooked | 0.1% |
| 0407.29 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average import price of eggs in shell
The average declared value was about $7.11 per kg, 216% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports eggs in shell
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported eggs in shell worth $40.4 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (25%), Yemen (25%), Iraq (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $10.1M | 25% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $9.9M | 25% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $9.3M | 23% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $5.6M | 14% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $2.0M | 5% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $11K | 0% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Eggs in shell trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of eggs in shell imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported eggs in shell worth $101.3 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import eggs in shell from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Oman (22%), Netherlands (21%), Jordan (13%).
What is the average import price of eggs in shell in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.25 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export eggs in shell?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported eggs in shell worth $40.4 million in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
Eggs in shell falls under HS heading 0407 (Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading eggs in shell with Saudi Arabia?
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