Sweetened cocoa powder imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sweetened cocoa powder worth $10.6 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 208 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.9 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 | $10.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 985 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sweetened cocoa powder from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), Belgium (12%), Singapore (12%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 27% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 12% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 12% |
| France | $884K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $638K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $615K | 5.8% |
| Jordan | $598K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $398K | 3.8% |
| Kuwait | $369K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $211K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweetened cocoa powder exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of sweetened cocoa powder by Saudi Arabia reached $9.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Egypt alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.9M | 72% |
| Bahrain | $794K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $590K | 6.1% |
| Oman | $394K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $389K | 4% |
| Kuwait | $114K | 1.2% |
| United States | $111K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $85K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $85K | 0.9% |
| Libya | $45K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sweetened cocoa powder imports (HS 1806.10): 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 1806.10: Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened cocoa powder imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sweetened cocoa powder worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweetened cocoa powder to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and Singapore (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweetened cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweetened cocoa powder to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sweetened cocoa powder?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $10.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sweetened cocoa powder?
The HS code for sweetened cocoa powder is subheading 1806.10. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 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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