Infant formula imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of infant formula by Saudi Arabia reached $369.2 million in 2024 (37.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $369.2M | 37.1K t |
| 2023 | $388.0M | 50.4K t |
| 2022 | $259.9M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $331.3M | 37.0K t |
| 2020 | $324.0M | 43.2K t |
| 2019 | $272.9M | 38.8K t |
| 2018 | $296.8M | 34.9K t |
| 2017 | $306.0M | 37.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports infant formula from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (27%), Spain (20%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $100.0M | 27% |
| Spain | $72.0M | 20% |
| France | $47.5M | 13% |
| Ireland | $45.8M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $40.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $31.4M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $23.8M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.94 per kg, close to the world average of $8.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Infant formula exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $48.9 million of infant formula in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Iraq alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $44.0M | 90% |
| Somalia | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Bangladesh | $952K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $801K | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $366K | 0.8% |
| Yemen | $230K | 0.5% |
| Maldives | $93K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $84K | 0.2% |
| Afghanistan | $63K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported infant formula worth $369.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($100.0 million), followed by Spain (20%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $8.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of infant formula to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $306.0 million in 2017 to $369.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $388.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $318.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export infant formula?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $48.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Somalia and Pakistan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $320.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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