Processed oats imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported processed oats worth $6.7 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 120% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.4 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 | $6.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $905K | 320 t |
| 2017 | $27K | 25 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports processed oats from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 88% |
| United Arab Emirates | $566K | 8.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $80K | 1.2% |
| United States | $58K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $28K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 130% above the world average of $0.73. 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 processed oats imports (HS 1104.22): 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 1104.22: Cereal grains: worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of oats.
Common questions
What is the value of processed oats imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported processed oats worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 166 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed oats to Saudi Arabia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Sri Lanka (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed oats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 130% above the world average of $0.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of processed oats to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed oats?
The HS code for processed oats is subheading 1104.22. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1104 page.
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