Filled chocolate bars imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filled chocolate bars by Saudi Arabia reached $115.1 million in 2024 (19.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $115.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $120.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $103.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $85.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $90.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $86.6M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $69.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $53.6M | 11.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports filled chocolate bars from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (33%), Netherlands (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $38.5M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $15.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $13.8M | 12% |
| Brazil | $12.8M | 11% |
| China | $6.8M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $1.9M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, close to the world average of $6.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filled chocolate bars exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of filled chocolate bars by Saudi Arabia reached $7.5 million in 2024 (924 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (41%), Bahrain (31%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia filled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported filled chocolate bars worth $115.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 226 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply filled chocolate bars to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of filled chocolate bars to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.6 million in 2017 to $115.1 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2023 at $120.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export filled chocolate bars?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $107.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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