Lactose syrup imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lactose syrup by Saudi Arabia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 944 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $899K | 840 t |
| 2020 | $94K | 80 t |
| 2019 | $180K | 142 t |
| 2018 | $114K | 123 t |
| 2017 | $143K | 162 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lactose syrup from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (38%), India (20%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $813K | 38% |
| India | $423K | 20% |
| Turkey | $202K | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $160K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $142K | 6.6% |
| United States | $113K | 5.2% |
| China | $106K | 4.9% |
| Poland | $79K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $24K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.38. 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.
Lactose syrup exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of lactose syrup by Saudi Arabia reached $572 thousand in 2024 (814 tonnes). Iraq alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $551K | 96% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lactose syrup imports (HS 1702.19): 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 1702.19: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of lactose syrup imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lactose syrup worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactose syrup to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($813 thousand), followed by India (20%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lactose syrup to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $920 thousand a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export lactose syrup?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $572 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactose syrup?
The HS code for lactose syrup is subheading 1702.19. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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