Insulin medicines (packaged) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $212.1 million of insulin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (181 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. Value rose 62% on 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 | $212.1M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $131.1M | 598 t |
| 2022 | $135.1M | 371 t |
| 2021 | $155.9M | 544 t |
| 2020 | $132.2M | 306 t |
| 2019 | $99.5M | 301 t |
| 2018 | $93.6M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $153.3M | 239 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports insulin medicines (packaged) from
Germany alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $156.5M | 74% |
| Italy | $37.1M | 18% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 3% |
| Denmark | $4.2M | 2% |
| United States | $4.1M | 1.9% |
| France | $3.0M | 1.4% |
| India | $447K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $272K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $167K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $10K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,169.02 per kg, 371% above the world average of $247.95. 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 insulin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.31): 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 3004.31: Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin medicines (packaged) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $212.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 207 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulin medicines (packaged) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($156.5 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,169.02 per kg in 2024, 371% above the world average of $247.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insulin medicines (packaged) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153.3 million in 2017 to $212.1 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $139.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for insulin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.31. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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