Fresh boneless sheep cuts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fresh boneless sheep cuts worth $2.1 million (227 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 227 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 119 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 180 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 207 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 219 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 198 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh boneless sheep cuts from
Australia alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.8M | 88% |
| New Zealand | $215K | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $14K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.3% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.05 per kg, close to the world average of $9.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh boneless sheep cuts imports (HS 0204.23): 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 0204.23: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh boneless sheep cuts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh boneless sheep cuts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 139 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh boneless sheep cuts to Saudi Arabia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by New Zealand (10%) and Kazakhstan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh boneless sheep cuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.05 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $9.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh boneless sheep cuts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $2.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh boneless sheep cuts?
The HS code for fresh boneless sheep cuts is subheading 0204.23. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
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