Frozen corn imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen corn by Saudi Arabia reached $11.2 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% 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 | $11.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 6.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen corn from
Most of the value came from India (41%), Indonesia (10%), Hungary (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.5M | 41% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| Hungary | $1.0M | 9.1% |
| Thailand | $809K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $769K | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $413K | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $394K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $336K | 3% |
| China | $335K | 3% |
| United States | $275K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.41, 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 corn exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported frozen corn worth $823 thousand (452 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (38%), United Arab Emirates (31%), Jordan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen corn imports (HS 0710.40): 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 0710.40: Vegetables: sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen corn imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen corn worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen corn to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen corn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen corn to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen corn?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $823 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen corn?
The HS code for frozen corn is subheading 0710.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0710 page.
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