Prepared beef imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $9.3 million of prepared beef in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.8 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 | $9.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 2.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared beef from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (37%), Poland (29%), Brazil (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 38% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 29% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 15% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $209K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $137K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $59K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 0.4% |
| United States | $40K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.40 per kg, close to the world average of $6.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared beef exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported prepared beef worth $2.2 million (556 tonnes). Qatar alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.4M | 63% |
| Kuwait | $331K | 15% |
| Bahrain | $228K | 10% |
| Bangladesh | $100K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $77K | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $21K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.8% |
| Maldives | $11K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared beef imports (HS 1602.50): 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 1602.50: Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared beef imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared beef worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared beef to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Poland (29%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 991% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared beef to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2020 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export prepared beef?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared beef?
The HS code for prepared beef is subheading 1602.50. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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