Semi-skimmed milk imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-skimmed milk by Saudi Arabia reached $12.6 million in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.7 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 | $12.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports semi-skimmed milk from
Pakistan alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $9.2M | 73% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 17% |
| Bahrain | $491K | 3.9% |
| Kuwait | $326K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $238K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $111K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $19K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Semi-skimmed milk exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported semi-skimmed milk worth $9.6 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (49%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Lebanon (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+897% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia semi-skimmed milk imports (HS 0401.20): 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 0401.20: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-skimmed milk imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported semi-skimmed milk worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-skimmed milk to Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Bahrain (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-skimmed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semi-skimmed milk to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 490%. The peak was 2019 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export semi-skimmed milk?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-skimmed milk?
The HS code for semi-skimmed milk is subheading 0401.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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