Rusks and toasted bread exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rusks and toasted bread by Saudi Arabia reached $93.5 million in 2024 (39.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 137 countries for exports of this product. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93.5M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $74.4M | 30.8K t |
| 2022 | $80.9M | 34.3K t |
| 2021 | $73.7M | 32.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 5.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports rusks and toasted bread to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rusks and toasted bread imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $20.7 million of rusks and toasted bread in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (17%), India (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+801% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.6M | 18% |
| India | $2.6M | 12% |
| United States | $2.1M | 10% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| Jordan | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $996K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $958K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $848K | 4.1% |
| Bangladesh | $805K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rusks and toasted bread exports (HS 1905.40): 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 1905.40: Food preparations: rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of rusks and toasted bread exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported rusks and toasted bread worth $93.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 137 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy rusks and toasted bread from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($66.1 million), followed by Kuwait (21%) and Oman (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average export price of rusks and toasted bread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rusks and toasted bread from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $93.5 million in 2024, an increase of 523%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import rusks and toasted bread?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $20.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, India and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $72.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rusks and toasted bread?
The HS code for rusks and toasted bread is subheading 1905.40. 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 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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