Whey imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of whey by Saudi Arabia reached $16.5 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $16.5M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 5.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports whey from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (13%), Singapore (10%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 33%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+780% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 13% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 9.8% |
| United States | $1.5M | 9.2% |
| France | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $932K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $766K | 4.6% |
| Jordan | $645K | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | $623K | 3.8% |
| Argentina | $568K | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.02. 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.
Whey exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of whey by Saudi Arabia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (689 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $843K | 60% |
| Oman | $421K | 30% |
| Malaysia | $119K | 8.4% |
| Mauritania | $11K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $10K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia whey imports (HS 0404.10): 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 0404.10: Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of whey imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported whey worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Singapore (10%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2022 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export whey?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Oman and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey?
The HS code for whey is subheading 0404.10. 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 0404 page.
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