Fermented milk products exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fermented milk products by Saudi Arabia reached $83.3 million in 2024 (50.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 129 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $83.3M | 50.2K t |
| 2023 | $72.1M | 35.2K t |
| 2022 | $92.7M | 51.6K t |
| 2021 | $74.6M | 53.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.9M | 28.5K t |
| 2019 | $48.0M | 26.1K t |
| 2018 | $54.7M | 29.7K t |
| 2017 | $40.9M | 22.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports fermented milk products to
One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+778% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, close to the world average of $1.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fermented milk products imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of fermented milk products by Saudi Arabia reached $45.7 million in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Bahrain (16%), Ireland (12%), New Zealand (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $7.1M | 16% |
| Ireland | $5.7M | 13% |
| New Zealand | $4.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 9.6% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| United States | $2.6M | 5.7% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fermented milk products exports (HS 0403.90): 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 0403.90: Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt).
Common questions
What is the value of fermented milk products exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported fermented milk products worth $83.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 129 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy fermented milk products from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($46.0 million), followed by Bahrain (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 778% on the year.
What is the average export price of fermented milk products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fermented milk products from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.9 million in 2017 to $83.3 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2022 at $92.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import fermented milk products?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $45.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bahrain, Ireland and New Zealand. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fermented milk products?
The HS code for fermented milk products is subheading 0403.90. 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 0403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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