Preserved egg yolks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.5 million of preserved egg yolks in 2024 (617 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.5M | 617 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 711 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 536 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 799 t |
| 2020 | $734K | 294 t |
| 2019 | $427K | 156 t |
| 2018 | $925K | 388 t |
| 2017 | $646K | 218 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports preserved egg yolks from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (39%), France (17%), Pakistan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+637% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.4M | 39% |
| France | $613K | 17% |
| Pakistan | $515K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $508K | 14% |
| Sweden | $506K | 14% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.5% |
| China | $6K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, 40% above the world average of $4.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia preserved egg yolks imports (HS 0408.19): 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 0408.19: Eggs: birds' eggs, yolks, fresh, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of preserved egg yolks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported preserved egg yolks worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 617 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply preserved egg yolks to Saudi Arabia?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (17%) and Pakistan (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of preserved egg yolks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $4.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of preserved egg yolks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $646 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 449%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for preserved egg yolks?
The HS code for preserved egg yolks is subheading 0408.19. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0408 page.
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