Hard aged cheese imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $271.0 million of hard aged cheese in 2024 (52.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $271.0M | 52.3K t |
| 2023 | $304.5M | 46.2K t |
| 2022 | $235.4M | 47.0K t |
| 2021 | $193.0M | 43.4K t |
| 2020 | $164.6M | 36.8K t |
| 2019 | $158.5M | 37.0K t |
| 2018 | $139.6M | 32.5K t |
| 2017 | $149.6M | 35.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hard aged cheese from
The largest suppliers were New Zealand (21%), Egypt (12%), Poland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $57.8M | 21% |
| Egypt | $31.7M | 12% |
| Poland | $22.3M | 8.2% |
| United States | $19.2M | 7.1% |
| Ireland | $15.4M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $15.3M | 5.6% |
| Cyprus | $11.5M | 4.3% |
| Hungary | $11.4M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $10.0M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8.6M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported hard aged cheese worth $89.5 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (24%), Jordan (23%), Kuwait (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hard aged cheese imports (HS 0406.90): 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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hard aged cheese worth $271.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hard aged cheese to Saudi Arabia?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($57.8 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hard aged cheese to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $149.6 million in 2017 to $271.0 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $304.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $202.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export hard aged cheese?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $89.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Jordan and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $181.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. 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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