Meat and poultry processing machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $82.9 million of meat and poultry processing machinery in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 91% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $82.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 550 t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 731 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 537 t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 559 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports meat and poultry processing machinery from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (42%), United States (9%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $34.8M | 42% |
| United States | $7.5M | 9% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 7.9% |
| China | $5.5M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 5.7% |
| Denmark | $4.0M | 4.9% |
| Ireland | $3.9M | 4.7% |
| France | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.66 per kg, close to the world average of $33.55.
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 meat and poultry processing machinery imports (HS 8438.50): 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 8438.50: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and poultry processing machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $82.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and poultry processing machinery to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($34.8 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and poultry processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.66 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $33.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat and poultry processing machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $82.9 million in 2024, an increase of 513%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery?
The HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery is subheading 8438.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
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