Inactive yeast imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inactive yeast by Saudi Arabia reached $12.0 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.0 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 | $12.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 221 t |
| 2019 | $967K | 181 t |
| 2018 | $827K | 231 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 214 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports inactive yeast from
The largest suppliers were France (18%), Denmark (17%), Egypt (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 18% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 17% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 13% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 12% |
| China | $1.2M | 10% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| United States | $947K | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $289K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $163K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $146K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, 75% above the world average of $2.20. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia inactive yeast imports (HS 2102.20): 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 2102.20: Yeasts: inactive, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead.
Common questions
What is the value of inactive yeast imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported inactive yeast worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply inactive yeast to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Denmark (17%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of inactive yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $2.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of inactive yeast to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 837%. The peak was 2023 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for inactive yeast?
The HS code for inactive yeast is subheading 2102.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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