Toxins and microorganism cultures imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $88.5 million of toxins and microorganism cultures in 2024 (248 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $88.5M | 248 t |
| 2023 | $91.3M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $77.6M | 504 t |
| 2021 | $83.3M | 307 t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 164 t |
| 2019 | $54.8M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $69.4M | 219 t |
| 2017 | $44.4M | 214 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports toxins and microorganism cultures from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (40%), United States (20%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $35.2M | 40% |
| United States | $17.5M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 9.4% |
| France | $6.9M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 7.6% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $483K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $451K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $417K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $356.77 per kg, 186% above the world average of $124.82. 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.
Toxins and microorganism cultures exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.7 million of toxins and microorganism cultures in 2024 (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (25%), Bahrain (20%), Jordan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $429K | 25% |
| Bahrain | $354K | 20% |
| Jordan | $251K | 14% |
| Belgium | $154K | 8.8% |
| United States | $135K | 7.8% |
| Kuwait | $105K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $104K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $38K | 2.2% |
| France | $29K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia toxins and microorganism cultures imports (HS 3002.90): 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 3002.90: Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of toxins and microorganism cultures imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported toxins and microorganism cultures worth $88.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 248 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply toxins and microorganism cultures to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by the United States (20%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of toxins and microorganism cultures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $356.77 per kg in 2024, 186% above the world average of $124.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toxins and microorganism cultures to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.4 million in 2017 to $88.5 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2023 at $91.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export toxins and microorganism cultures?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Bahrain and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $86.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for toxins and microorganism cultures?
The HS code for toxins and microorganism cultures is subheading 3002.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 page.
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