Fertile poultry eggs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $29.5 million of fertile poultry eggs in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $57.0 million.
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 | $29.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $50.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $57.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 22.3K t |
| 2017 | $801K | 37.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fertile poultry eggs from
Most of the value came from Jordan (45%), Turkey (31%), Pakistan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.28 per kg, close to the world average of $9.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fertile poultry eggs exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $15.2 million of fertile poultry eggs in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $9.3M | 62% |
| Yemen | $2.9M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 12% |
| Jordan | $1.0M | 6.8% |
| Bahrain | $79K | 0.5% |
| Sudan | $71K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fertile poultry eggs imports (HS 0407.19): 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 0407.19: Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens).
Common questions
What is the value of fertile poultry eggs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fertile poultry eggs worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 144 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply fertile poultry eggs to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Pakistan (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of fertile poultry eggs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.28 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $9.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fertile poultry eggs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $801 thousand in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $57.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fertile poultry eggs?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fertile poultry eggs?
The HS code for fertile poultry eggs is subheading 0407.19. 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 0407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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