Milk protein products imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $19.3 million of milk protein products in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 57% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $45.1 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 | $19.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 3.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports milk protein products from
The largest suppliers were New Zealand (46%), Germany (10%), Denmark (8%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $8.9M | 46% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 10% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 7.2% |
| France | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $898K | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $646K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $567K | 2.9% |
| United States | $551K | 2.9% |
| Belarus | $487K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 46% above the world average of $2.52. 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.
Milk protein products exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of milk protein products by Saudi Arabia reached $826 thousand in 2024 (804 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (42%), Oman (21%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+457% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $345K | 42% |
| Oman | $178K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 15% |
| Egypt | $58K | 7% |
| Bahrain | $55K | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $44K | 5.3% |
| United States | $8K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 0.8% |
| Jordan | $6K | 0.7% |
| Sudan | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia milk protein products imports (HS 0404.90): 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 0404.90: Dairy produce: natural milk constituents (excluding whey), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, n.e.c. in chapter 04.
Common questions
What is the value of milk protein products imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported milk protein products worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk protein products to Saudi Arabia?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Denmark (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk protein products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk protein products to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $45.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export milk protein products?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $826 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk protein products?
The HS code for milk protein products is subheading 0404.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0404 page.
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