Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $192.6 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $192.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $116.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $148.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $116.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $84.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $66.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $90.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $106.2M | 3.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (37%), Canada (14%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $70.8M | 37% |
| Canada | $26.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 6.5% |
| United States | $9.8M | 5.1% |
| Denmark | $9.5M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $6.6M | 3.4% |
| France | $5.1M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $5.0M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $4.3M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.12 per kg, close to the world average of $20.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vitamin medicines (packaged) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $6.6 million (52 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $6.1M | 92% |
| Lebanon | $219K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $118K | 1.8% |
| Nigeria | $93K | 1.4% |
| Yemen | $54K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $21K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.3% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $192.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 212 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($70.8 million), followed by Canada (14%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.12 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $20.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.2 million in 2017 to $192.6 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $115.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Lebanon and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $186.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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