Starch (other species) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported starch (other species) worth $2.6 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% 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 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $162K | 204 t |
| 2019 | $235K | 274 t |
| 2018 | $222K | 256 t |
| 2017 | $70K | 43 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports starch (other species) from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (41%), Denmark (27%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 41% |
| Denmark | $684K | 27% |
| Italy | $196K | 7.7% |
| China | $144K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 5.5% |
| Peru | $103K | 4% |
| Thailand | $55K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $42K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $42K | 1.6% |
| United States | $34K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starch (other species) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported starch (other species) worth $215 thousand (65 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sudan accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $205K | 95% |
| Oman | $6K | 2.8% |
| Mauritania | $4K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia starch (other species) imports (HS 1108.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1108.19: Starch: n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14.
Common questions
What is the value of starch (other species) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported starch (other species) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch (other species) to Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Denmark (27%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch (other species) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export starch (other species)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $215 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Oman and Mauritania. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch (other species)?
The HS code for starch (other species) is subheading 1108.19. 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 1108 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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