Frozen boneless sheep cuts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported frozen boneless sheep cuts worth $21.2 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 27% on 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 | $21.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 6.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen boneless sheep cuts from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $20.0M | 95% |
| New Zealand | $571K | 2.7% |
| Uruguay | $227K | 1.1% |
| India | $133K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $63K | 0.3% |
| Russia | $36K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, 26% below the world average of $6.24, 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.
Frozen boneless sheep cuts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported frozen boneless sheep cuts worth $244 thousand (208 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $138K | 57% |
| Yemen | $57K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 9.5% |
| Libya | $15K | 6% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 4.3% |
| Oman | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen boneless sheep cuts imports (HS 0204.43): 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 0204.43: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen boneless sheep cuts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen boneless sheep cuts worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen boneless sheep cuts to Saudi Arabia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by New Zealand (3%) and Uruguay (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen boneless sheep cuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $6.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen boneless sheep cuts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen boneless sheep cuts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen boneless sheep cuts?
The HS code for frozen boneless sheep cuts is subheading 0204.43. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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