Ready-to-eat pasta imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ready-to-eat pasta by Saudi Arabia reached $37.8 million in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 6.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ready-to-eat pasta from
Most of the value came from South Korea (34%), Indonesia (23%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $12.8M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $8.6M | 23% |
| Egypt | $4.3M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.2M | 11% |
| India | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| China | $1.1M | 3% |
| Thailand | $879K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $836K | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $764K | 2% |
| Turkey | $498K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.61. 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.
Ready-to-eat pasta exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported ready-to-eat pasta worth $20.7 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lebanon accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $13.1M | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 10% |
| Oman | $1.8M | 8.8% |
| Bahrain | $1.0M | 5% |
| Kuwait | $750K | 3.6% |
| Jordan | $322K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $266K | 1.3% |
| United States | $232K | 1.1% |
| Qatar | $173K | 0.8% |
| Palestine | $166K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ready-to-eat pasta imports (HS 1902.30): 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 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ready-to-eat pasta worth $37.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply ready-to-eat pasta to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Indonesia (23%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ready-to-eat pasta to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $37.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export ready-to-eat pasta?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $20.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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