Frozen beef carcasses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen beef carcasses by Saudi Arabia reached $6.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. That is 84% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.4 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 | $6.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $48.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $133K | 28 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 724 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 961 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen beef carcasses from
Brazil alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.3M | 53% |
| India | $2.1M | 33% |
| Australia | $641K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 1.3% |
| New Zealand | $62K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $35K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 37% below the world average of $4.28, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 frozen beef carcasses imports (HS 0202.10): 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 0202.10: Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef carcasses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen beef carcasses worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 102 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef carcasses to Saudi Arabia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (33%) and Australia (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen beef carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen beef carcasses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $48.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef carcasses?
The HS code for frozen beef carcasses is subheading 0202.10. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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