Pure sucrose imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $45.9 million of pure sucrose in 2024 (63.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $252.3 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 | $45.9M | 63.3K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 37.3K t |
| 2022 | $76.4M | 96.5K t |
| 2021 | $165.1M | 253.7K t |
| 2020 | $69.4M | 172.7K t |
| 2019 | $98.4M | 296.3K t |
| 2018 | $168.9M | 469.7K t |
| 2017 | $252.3M | 571.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pure sucrose from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (32%), India (20%), Bahrain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $14.9M | 32% |
| India | $9.0M | 20% |
| Bahrain | $7.4M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $4.7M | 10% |
| Mauritius | $3.9M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| United States | $867K | 1.9% |
| France | $623K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $470K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure sucrose exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of pure sucrose by Saudi Arabia reached $584.5 million in 2024 (841.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Most of it went to Sudan (29%), Jordan (21%), Tanzania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Djibouti grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $168.4M | 29% |
| Jordan | $124.2M | 21% |
| Tanzania | $42.5M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36.2M | 6.2% |
| Djibouti | $32.1M | 5.5% |
| Palestine | $32.1M | 5.5% |
| Bahrain | $29.2M | 5% |
| Egypt | $20.8M | 3.6% |
| Kuwait | $19.3M | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $18.3M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pure sucrose worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by India (20%) and Bahrain (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $252.3 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2017 at $252.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $113.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export pure sucrose?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $584.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Jordan and Tanzania. That compares with imports of $45.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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