Frozen lamb carcasses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.7 million of frozen lamb carcasses in 2024 (530 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.7M | 530 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 498 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 494 t |
| 2021 | $623K | 95 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 288 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 305 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 465 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 477 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen lamb carcasses from
Australia alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.4M | 54% |
| New Zealand | $675K | 25% |
| Tanzania | $271K | 10% |
| Spain | $144K | 5.4% |
| Uruguay | $82K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, close to the world average of $5.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen lamb carcasses exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of frozen lamb carcasses by Saudi Arabia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (140 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Sudan alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $2.3M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen lamb carcasses imports (HS 0204.30): 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 0204.30: Meat: of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen lamb carcasses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen lamb carcasses worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 530 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 157 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen lamb carcasses to Saudi Arabia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by New Zealand (25%) and Tanzania (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen lamb carcasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $5.77 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 lamb carcasses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen lamb carcasses?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for frozen lamb carcasses?
The HS code for frozen lamb carcasses is subheading 0204.30. 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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