Tomato sauce imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported tomato sauce worth $32.4 million (24.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $44.0 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 | $32.4M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $44.0M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $42.4M | 27.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 11.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tomato sauce from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (23%), United States (21%), Netherlands (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.6M | 23% |
| United States | $6.9M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 12% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 9.5% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 6.7% |
| Oman | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $767K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $710K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.74, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tomato sauce exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $18.3 million of tomato sauce in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Kuwait (22%), Iraq (20%), United Arab Emirates (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tomato sauce imports (HS 2103.20): 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 2103.20: Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato sauce imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tomato sauce worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply tomato sauce to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United States (21%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of tomato sauce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tomato sauce to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2023 at $44.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export tomato sauce?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomato sauce?
The HS code for tomato sauce is subheading 2103.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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