Prepared meat (other species) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared meat (other species) by Saudi Arabia reached $62.9 million in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% 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 | $62.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $71.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $49.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $57.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $69.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2017 | $408K | 25 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared meat (other species) from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $43.6M | 69% |
| Kuwait | $13.7M | 22% |
| Bahrain | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $497K | 0.8% |
| United States | $481K | 0.8% |
| China | $250K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $243K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $96K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $73K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared meat (other species) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $36.3 million of prepared meat (other species) in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. United Arab Emirates alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $28.4M | 78% |
| Kuwait | $6.7M | 19% |
| Sudan | $397K | 1.1% |
| Iraq | $259K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $232K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $221K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $86K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $28K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared meat (other species) imports (HS 1602.90): 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 1602.90: Meat preparations: of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat (other species) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared meat (other species) worth $62.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 202 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meat (other species) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($43.6 million), followed by Kuwait (22%) and Bahrain (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meat (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared meat (other species) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $408 thousand in 2017 to $62.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $71.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export prepared meat (other species)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $36.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $26.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat (other species)?
The HS code for prepared meat (other species) is subheading 1602.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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