Root vegetable flour imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported root vegetable flour worth $5.0 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 185 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $5.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $185K | 243 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports root vegetable flour from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (36%), Germany (30%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+612% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 36% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 30% |
| India | $474K | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $397K | 8% |
| Japan | $240K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $204K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $121K | 2.4% |
| China | $51K | 1% |
| Turkey | $44K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $36K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 67% above the world average of $0.90. 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 root vegetable flour imports (HS 1106.20): 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 1106.20: Flour, meal and powder: of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetable flour imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported root vegetable flour worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 185 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply root vegetable flour to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (30%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average import price of root vegetable flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of root vegetable flour to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $185 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetable flour?
The HS code for root vegetable flour is subheading 1106.20. 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 1106 page.
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