Fresh lamb carcasses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fresh lamb carcasses worth $35.7 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 131 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $35.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 833 t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 982 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 768 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh lamb carcasses from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (50%), Australia (22%), Tanzania (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $17.8M | 50% |
| Australia | $7.7M | 22% |
| Tanzania | $3.0M | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 8.3% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| Ethiopia | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $968K | 2.7% |
| New Zealand | $371K | 1% |
| India | $101K | 0.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $21K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.20 per kg, close to the world average of $8.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh lamb carcasses imports (HS 0204.10): 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 0204.10: Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh lamb carcasses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh lamb carcasses worth $35.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 131 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh lamb carcasses to Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by Australia (22%) and Tanzania (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh lamb carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.20 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $8.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh lamb carcasses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $35.7 million in 2024, an increase of 386%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh lamb carcasses?
The HS code for fresh lamb carcasses is subheading 0204.10. 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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