Frozen sheep cuts with bone imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen sheep cuts with bone by Saudi Arabia reached $100.0 million in 2024 (21.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 25% more than in 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 | $100.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2023 | $79.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $94.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $66.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $70.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $79.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $90.5M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $105.3M | 22.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen sheep cuts with bone from
Australia alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $67.6M | 68% |
| New Zealand | $28.8M | 29% |
| Uruguay | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Argentina | $399K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $262K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $193K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 0.1% |
| India | $93K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $81K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, close to the world average of $4.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen sheep cuts with bone exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $6.3 million of frozen sheep cuts with bone in 2024 (443 tonnes). Malaysia alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $6.0M | 95% |
| Kuwait | $141K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $98K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen sheep cuts with bone imports (HS 0204.42): 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 0204.42: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen sheep cuts with bone imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen sheep cuts with bone worth $100.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen sheep cuts with bone to Saudi Arabia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($67.6 million), followed by New Zealand (29%) and Uruguay (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen sheep cuts with bone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen sheep cuts with bone to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105.3 million in 2017 to $100.0 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $105.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen sheep cuts with bone?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Kuwait and Australia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $93.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sheep cuts with bone?
The HS code for frozen sheep cuts with bone is subheading 0204.42. 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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