Other medicaments (bulk) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other medicaments (bulk) by Saudi Arabia reached $244.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $244.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $152.6M | 731 t |
| 2022 | $97.9M | 738 t |
| 2021 | $91.2M | 954 t |
| 2020 | $81.0M | 856 t |
| 2019 | $80.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $89.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $131.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports other medicaments (bulk) from
Most of the value came from United States (40%), Italy (21%), Denmark (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $97.4M | 40% |
| Italy | $51.9M | 21% |
| Denmark | $30.8M | 13% |
| Sweden | $11.0M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $8.7M | 3.6% |
| France | $7.8M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $3.9M | 1.6% |
| China | $3.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $192.65 per kg, 171% above the world average of $71.07. 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.
Other medicaments (bulk) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $57.6 million of other medicaments (bulk) in 2024 (791 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United Arab Emirates alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
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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 3003.90: Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale).
Common questions
What is the value of other medicaments (bulk) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported other medicaments (bulk) worth $244.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply other medicaments (bulk) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($97.4 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Denmark (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of other medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $192.65 per kg in 2024, 171% above the world average of $71.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other medicaments (bulk) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $131.9 million in 2017 to $244.0 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $121.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export other medicaments (bulk)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $57.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $186.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for other medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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