Milled rice exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $5.0 million of milled rice in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 67% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $206K | 183 t |
| 2019 | $496K | 614 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $85K | 69 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports milled rice to
Most of it went to Yemen (23%), Kuwait (20%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.71. 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.
Milled rice imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported milled rice worth $1.90 billion (1.84 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. India alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.43B | 75% |
| Pakistan | $213.5M | 11% |
| United States | $129.1M | 6.8% |
| Australia | $54.6M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $29.5M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $22.2M | 1.2% |
| Cambodia | $6.8M | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $5.8M | 0.3% |
| China | $3.2M | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $1.8M | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia milled rice exports (HS 1006.30): 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 1006.30: Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.
Common questions
What is the value of milled rice exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported milled rice worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries buy milled rice from Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Kuwait (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average export price of milled rice per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of milled rice from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $85 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import milled rice?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.90 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Pakistan and the United States. That compares with exports of $5.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for milled rice?
The HS code for milled rice is subheading 1006.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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