Grated cheese imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $78.5 million of grated cheese in 2024 (17.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $78.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $70.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $76.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $28.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 5.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports grated cheese from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), Denmark (17%), Poland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.2M | 27% |
| Denmark | $13.1M | 17% |
| Poland | $10.8M | 14% |
| New Zealand | $7.5M | 9.5% |
| Argentina | $5.3M | 6.7% |
| France | $4.4M | 5.6% |
| Lithuania | $3.7M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.39, 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.
Grated cheese exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $65.6 million of grated cheese in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. United Arab Emirates alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia grated cheese imports (HS 0406.20): 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 0406.20: Dairy produce: cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of grated cheese imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported grated cheese worth $78.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply grated cheese to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Denmark (17%) and Poland (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of grated cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grated cheese to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $78.5 million in 2024, an increase of 277%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export grated cheese?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $65.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman. That compares with imports of $78.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for grated cheese?
The HS code for grated cheese is subheading 0406.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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