Processed cheese imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported processed cheese worth $431.3 million (98.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $431.3M | 98.2K t |
| 2023 | $427.5M | 75.5K t |
| 2022 | $434.9M | 92.6K t |
| 2021 | $335.6M | 77.8K t |
| 2020 | $140.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2019 | $158.1M | 35.4K t |
| 2018 | $146.5M | 31.0K t |
| 2017 | $142.2M | 29.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports processed cheese from
One supplier dominates: Bahrain accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $221.3M | 51% |
| Denmark | $72.8M | 17% |
| Poland | $42.7M | 9.9% |
| Jordan | $17.9M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $11.9M | 2.8% |
| United States | $10.6M | 2.5% |
| France | $9.9M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $8.0M | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.9M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $4.8M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.39 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cheese exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported processed cheese worth $258.0 million (62.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (21%), Yemen (20%), Oman (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia processed cheese imports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported processed cheese worth $431.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cheese to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($221.3 million), followed by Denmark (17%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.39 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed cheese to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142.2 million in 2017 to $431.3 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2022 at $434.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $277.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export processed cheese?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $258.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $173.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. 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 0406 page.
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