🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia exports of other sugars: 2024 trade data
Exports of other sugars by Saudi Arabia reached $41.3 million in 2024 (75.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of other sugars by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.3M | 75.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 34.7K t |
| 2022 | $40.8M | 51.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.5M | 41.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports other sugars to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (17%), Algeria (15%), Tunisia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+543% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $7.2M | 18% |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | $6.4M | 16% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $4.5M | 11% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $3.9M | 9.6% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $2.9M | 7% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $2.3M | 5.6% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $1.9M | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | $1.1M | 2.7% |
Types of other sugars under HS 1702
| 1702.30 | Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not… | 61% |
| 1702.40 | Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the… | 27% |
| 1702.90 | Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of… | 5.5% |
| 1702.60 | Sugars: fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose)… | 5% |
| 1702.19 | Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter | 1.4% |
| 1702.20 | Sugars: maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form: maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0.2% |
| 1702.11 | Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average export price of other sugars
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.82, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also imports other sugars
Saudi Arabia imported $34.1 million of other sugars in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (14%), China (13%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+968% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.8M | 14% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.4M | 13% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.8M | 8.2% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $2.5M | 7.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 5.4% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.4M | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Other sugars trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of other sugars imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported other sugars worth $34.1 million in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import other sugars from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (14%), China (13%), France (8%).
What is the average import price of other sugars in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.82 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export other sugars?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported other sugars worth $41.3 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Tunisia.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
Other sugars falls under HS heading 1702 (Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colourin). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading other sugars with Saudi Arabia?
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