Fructose syrup imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fructose syrup worth $2.4 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 800 t |
| 2019 | $361K | 323 t |
| 2018 | $952K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $716K | 826 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fructose syrup from
Most of the value came from Ukraine (39%), Egypt (35%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $948K | 39% |
| Egypt | $841K | 35% |
| China | $268K | 11% |
| United States | $213K | 8.8% |
| Thailand | $42K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $31K | 1.3% |
| France | $23K | 1% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 119% above the world average of $0.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fructose syrup exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of fructose syrup by Saudi Arabia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Tunisia alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.3M | 62% |
| Jordan | $454K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $226K | 11% |
| Angola | $60K | 2.9% |
| Oman | $29K | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 0.8% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fructose syrup imports (HS 1702.60): 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 1702.60: Sugars: fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar.
Common questions
What is the value of fructose syrup imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fructose syrup worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply fructose syrup to Saudi Arabia?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($948 thousand), followed by Egypt (35%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of fructose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fructose syrup to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $716 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fructose syrup?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $2.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fructose syrup?
The HS code for fructose syrup is subheading 1702.60. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
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