Sweet biscuits imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $202.4 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (56.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $202.4M | 56.9K t |
| 2023 | $188.9M | 47.5K t |
| 2022 | $173.2M | 52.0K t |
| 2021 | $149.3M | 45.8K t |
| 2020 | $149.5M | 42.6K t |
| 2019 | $179.8M | 42.8K t |
| 2018 | $151.0M | 42.0K t |
| 2017 | $100.6M | 29.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sweet biscuits from
The largest suppliers were Bahrain (17%), Turkey (15%), Egypt (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $33.4M | 17% |
| Turkey | $30.2M | 15% |
| Egypt | $23.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $19.2M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18.9M | 9.3% |
| Bangladesh | $11.5M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $7.0M | 3.5% |
| Oman | $6.0M | 3% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, close to the world average of $3.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweet biscuits exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $86.8 million of sweet biscuits in 2024 (36.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Yemen (25%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Iraq (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sweet biscuits worth $202.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 225 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($33.4 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.6 million in 2017 to $202.4 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $161.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $86.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $115.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. 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?
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