Sweetened condensed milk imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sweetened condensed milk worth $77.5 million (29.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 220 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $77.5M | 29.3K t |
| 2023 | $68.9M | 27.7K t |
| 2022 | $61.4M | 23.7K t |
| 2021 | $85.7M | 36.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.8M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 18.1K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 17.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sweetened condensed milk from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (47%), Spain (31%), Kuwait (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $36.3M | 47% |
| Spain | $24.1M | 31% |
| Kuwait | $8.0M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Oman | $823K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $721K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $619K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $515K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.13. 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.
Sweetened condensed milk exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported sweetened condensed milk worth $69.2 million (42.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. Most of it went to Kuwait (34%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Mauritania (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sweetened condensed milk imports (HS 0402.99): 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 0402.99: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened condensed milk imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sweetened condensed milk worth $77.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 220 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweetened condensed milk to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($36.3 million), followed by Spain (31%) and Kuwait (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweetened condensed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.13 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 condensed milk to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $77.5 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2021 at $85.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sweetened condensed milk?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $69.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Mauritania. That compares with imports of $77.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sweetened condensed milk?
The HS code for sweetened condensed milk is subheading 0402.99. 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 0402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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