Human vaccines imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of human vaccines by Saudi Arabia reached $486.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.27 billion.
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 | $486.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $451.4M | 298 t |
| 2022 | $783.4M | 681 t |
| 2021 | $1.27B | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $183.8M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $253.9M | 208 t |
| 2018 | $324.5M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $206.1M | 252 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports human vaccines from
Most of the value came from Belgium (24%), Jordan (21%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $117.9M | 24% |
| Jordan | $103.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $61.6M | 13% |
| Ireland | $61.5M | 13% |
| France | $58.9M | 12% |
| United States | $54.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $13.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $3.4M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $285.74 per kg, 76% below the world average of $1,208.15, 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.
Human vaccines exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million of human vaccines in 2024 (5 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $818K | 67% |
| Bahrain | $209K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $171K | 14% |
| Oman | $24K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia human vaccines imports (HS 3002.20): 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 3002.20: Vaccines: for human medicine.
Common questions
What is the value of human vaccines imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported human vaccines worth $486.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply human vaccines to Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($117.9 million), followed by Jordan (21%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 785% on the year.
What is the average import price of human vaccines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $285.74 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $1,208.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of human vaccines to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $206.1 million in 2017 to $486.5 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2021 at $1.27 billion. Over 8 years the average was $495.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export human vaccines?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $485.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for human vaccines?
The HS code for human vaccines is subheading 3002.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 page.
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