High-fructose corn syrup exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of high-fructose corn syrup by Saudi Arabia reached $11.2 million in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $658K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $393K | 604 t |
| 2018 | $102K | 169 t |
| 2017 | $83K | 181 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports high-fructose corn syrup to
The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (21%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Kuwait (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-fructose corn syrup imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of high-fructose corn syrup by Saudi Arabia reached $685 thousand in 2024 (593 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $467K | 68% |
| United States | $200K | 29% |
| Italy | $10K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $8K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high-fructose corn syrup exports (HS 1702.40): 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 1702.40: Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of high-fructose corn syrup exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported high-fructose corn syrup worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 90 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-fructose corn syrup from Saudi Arabia?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Kuwait (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 535% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-fructose corn syrup per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 7% below 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 exports of high-fructose corn syrup from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $83 thousand in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import high-fructose corn syrup?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $685 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, the United States and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-fructose corn syrup?
The HS code for high-fructose corn syrup is subheading 1702.40. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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