Live goats imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live goats by Saudi Arabia reached $16.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. Value rose 81% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.0 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 | $16.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $167K | 76 t |
| 2019 | $50K | 21 t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 3.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports live goats from
One supplier dominates: Sudan accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $11.5M | 69% |
| Jordan | $3.2M | 19% |
| Syria | $936K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $346K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $258K | 1.6% |
| Somalia | $160K | 1% |
| South Africa | $154K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $38K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.72 per kg, 37% above the world average of $3.44. 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.
Live goats exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of live goats by Saudi Arabia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (185 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Kuwait alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $859K | 71% |
| Somalia | $165K | 14% |
| Qatar | $127K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $50K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.8% |
| Senegal | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia live goats imports (HS 0104.20): 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 0104.20: Goats: live.
Common questions
What is the value of live goats imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported live goats worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 98 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply live goats to Saudi Arabia?
Sudan was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Jordan (19%) and Syria (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of live goats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live goats to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export live goats?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Somalia and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for live goats?
The HS code for live goats is subheading 0104.20. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0104 page.
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