Prepared turkey meat imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $12.2 million of prepared turkey meat in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $12.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 484 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 369 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared turkey meat from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $10.1M | 83% |
| Denmark | $518K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $454K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $332K | 2.7% |
| Jordan | $295K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $271K | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $116K | 1% |
| Russia | $72K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $39K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.55 per kg, close to the world average of $5.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared turkey meat exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported prepared turkey meat worth $1.4 million (301 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $772K | 56% |
| Oman | $235K | 17% |
| Bahrain | $190K | 14% |
| Kuwait | $180K | 13% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared turkey meat imports (HS 1602.31): 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 1602.31: Meat preparations: of turkeys, prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared turkey meat imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared turkey meat worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared turkey meat to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Denmark (4%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared turkey meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.55 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $5.57 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 turkey meat to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 535%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export prepared turkey meat?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared turkey meat?
The HS code for prepared turkey meat is subheading 1602.31. 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?
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