Flour preparations (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported flour preparations (other) worth $181.5 million (61.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $323.5 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 | $181.5M | 61.6K t |
| 2023 | $168.2M | 48.3K t |
| 2022 | $157.5M | 50.8K t |
| 2021 | $138.1M | 49.0K t |
| 2020 | $303.0M | 106.4K t |
| 2019 | $323.5M | 113.0K t |
| 2018 | $304.5M | 105.7K t |
| 2017 | $274.9M | 101.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports flour preparations (other) from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (47%), Netherlands (18%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $85.0M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $32.5M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $20.2M | 11% |
| Malta | $8.4M | 4.6% |
| New Zealand | $6.8M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 2.6% |
| India | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flour preparations (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported flour preparations (other) worth $10.9 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Lebanon alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $7.7M | 70% |
| United Arab Emirates | $991K | 9.1% |
| Sudan | $391K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $378K | 3.5% |
| United States | $324K | 3% |
| Qatar | $324K | 3% |
| Jordan | $216K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $147K | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $136K | 1.3% |
| Libya | $131K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported flour preparations (other) worth $181.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($85.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $274.9 million in 2017 to $181.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $323.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $231.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export flour preparations (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $170.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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