Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $74.4 million (52.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $74.4M | 52.9K t |
| 2023 | $64.7M | 44.6K t |
| 2022 | $56.1M | 30.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.2M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $65.9M | 60.1K t |
| 2019 | $40.6M | 35.4K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 34.7K t |
| 2017 | $40.3M | 29.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports refined sunflower or safflower oil from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $42.1M | 57% |
| Oman | $13.4M | 18% |
| Ukraine | $9.6M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $505K | 0.7% |
| India | $162K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $159K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined sunflower or safflower oil exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $46.3 million of refined sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Jordan alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia refined sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $74.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined sunflower or safflower oil to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($42.1 million), followed by Oman (18%) and Ukraine (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.3 million in 2017 to $74.4 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export refined sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $46.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1512 page.
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