Stuffed pasta imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.6 million of stuffed pasta in 2024 (932 tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.6 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 | $3.6M | 932 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 685 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 565 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 584 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 930 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 690 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 179 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stuffed pasta from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (26%), South Korea (13%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+664% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $947K | 26% |
| South Korea | $473K | 13% |
| Italy | $410K | 11% |
| Jordan | $356K | 9.8% |
| India | $289K | 8% |
| Germany | $251K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 5.1% |
| China | $175K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $99K | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $84K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, close to the world average of $4.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stuffed pasta exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million of stuffed pasta in 2024 (552 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stuffed pasta imports (HS 1902.20): 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 1902.20: Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of stuffed pasta imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stuffed pasta worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 932 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply stuffed pasta to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($947 thousand), followed by South Korea (13%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of stuffed pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stuffed pasta to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. The peak was 2020 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export stuffed pasta?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stuffed pasta?
The HS code for stuffed pasta is subheading 1902.20. 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 1902 page.
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