High-purity lactose imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high-purity lactose worth $2.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.8 million.
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 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $390K | 352 t |
| 2018 | $965K | 641 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 691 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high-purity lactose from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), Denmark (27%), Belgium (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $811K | 31% |
| Denmark | $716K | 27% |
| Belgium | $324K | 12% |
| Lithuania | $304K | 12% |
| France | $125K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $70K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $62K | 2.4% |
| China | $52K | 2% |
| United States | $44K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high-purity lactose imports (HS 1702.11): 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 1702.11: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity lactose imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high-purity lactose worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity lactose to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($811 thousand), followed by Denmark (27%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity lactose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-purity lactose to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2023 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity lactose?
The HS code for high-purity lactose is subheading 1702.11. 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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The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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