Protein concentrate imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported protein concentrate worth $55.0 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $55.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $40.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 6.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports protein concentrate from
The largest suppliers were United States (24%), Denmark (21%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.3M | 24% |
| Denmark | $11.4M | 21% |
| India | $6.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 9% |
| New Zealand | $4.2M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, close to the world average of $4.24.
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 protein concentrate imports (HS 2106.10): 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 2106.10: Protein: concentrates and textured protein substances.
Common questions
What is the value of protein concentrate imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported protein concentrate worth $55.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply protein concentrate to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Denmark (21%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of protein concentrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of protein concentrate to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $55.0 million in 2024, an increase of 412%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for protein concentrate?
The HS code for protein concentrate is subheading 2106.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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