Food flavoring compound imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food flavoring compound by Saudi Arabia reached $249.4 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $346.6 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 | $249.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $221.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $212.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $166.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $317.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $282.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $311.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $346.6M | 7.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports food flavoring compound from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $135.1M | 54% |
| Egypt | $22.4M | 9% |
| Germany | $18.2M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.1M | 5.6% |
| Denmark | $12.3M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $10.8M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $4.4M | 1.8% |
| India | $3.8M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.75 per kg, 36% above the world average of $21.88. 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.
Food flavoring compound exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of food flavoring compound by Saudi Arabia reached $8.0 million in 2024 (602 tonnes). Turkey alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia food flavoring compound imports (HS 3302.10): 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 3302.10: Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries.
Common questions
What is the value of food flavoring compound imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported food flavoring compound worth $249.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply food flavoring compound to Saudi Arabia?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($135.1 million), followed by Egypt (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of food flavoring compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.75 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $21.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food flavoring compound to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $346.6 million in 2017 to $249.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $346.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $263.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export food flavoring compound?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $241.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for food flavoring compound?
The HS code for food flavoring compound is subheading 3302.10. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3302 page.
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