Pet food imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $65.1 million of pet food in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $65.1M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $45.3M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $57.3M | 23.6K t |
| 2021 | $43.8M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 6.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pet food from
Most of the value came from Thailand (34%), France (21%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $22.0M | 34% |
| France | $13.5M | 21% |
| Turkey | $8.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.7M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pet food exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported pet food worth $398 thousand (108 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (38%), Oman (25%), Kuwait (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $150K | 38% |
| Oman | $98K | 25% |
| Kuwait | $89K | 22% |
| Bahrain | $33K | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $11K | 2.8% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pet food worth $65.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by France (21%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $65.1 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export pet food?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Oman and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $64.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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