Live bees imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $15.0 million of live bees in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 85 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 116% 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 | $15.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $60K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $46K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $51K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $68K | 8 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports live bees from
Egypt alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $14.6M | 98% |
| Netherlands | $207K | 1.4% |
| United States | $29K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.83 per kg, 39% above the world average of $9.24. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia live bees imports (HS 0106.41): 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 0106.41: Insects: live, bees.
Common questions
What is the value of live bees imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported live bees worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 85 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply live bees to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of live bees per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.83 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $9.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of live bees to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68 thousand in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for live bees?
The HS code for live bees is subheading 0106.41. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0106 page.
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