Prepared poultry meat (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported prepared poultry meat (other) worth $34.9 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. That is 224% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $79.1 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 | $34.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $79.1M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $46.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.9M | 9.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared poultry meat (other) from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $26.0M | 75% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 8.8% |
| Bahrain | $2.8M | 7.9% |
| Ukraine | $2.8M | 7.9% |
| Jordan | $100K | 0.3% |
| France | $68K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $37K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $32K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.66 per kg, close to the world average of $5.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared poultry meat (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $6.6 million of prepared poultry meat (other) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Kuwait alone took 86% of it.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared poultry meat (other) imports (HS 1602.39): 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 1602.39: Meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared poultry meat (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared poultry meat (other) worth $34.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 202 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 224% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared poultry meat (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Bahrain (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared poultry meat (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $5.10 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 poultry meat (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.9 million in 2017 to $34.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $79.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export prepared poultry meat (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared poultry meat (other)?
The HS code for prepared poultry meat (other) is subheading 1602.39. 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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