Whole milk exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $17.8 million of whole milk in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $51.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.8M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 26.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 18.8K t |
| 2017 | $51.7M | 51.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports whole milk to
The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (41%), Iraq (28%), Jordan (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.42, 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.
Whole milk imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported whole milk worth $5.0 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. New Zealand alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.7M | 55% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 35% |
| Malaysia | $140K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $99K | 2% |
| Philippines | $75K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $64K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $49K | 1% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia whole milk exports (HS 0401.40): 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 0401.40: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported whole milk worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 103 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy whole milk from Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Iraq (28%) and Jordan (20%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Brunei grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average export price of whole milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of whole milk from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $51.7 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $51.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import whole milk?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, the Netherlands and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk?
The HS code for whole milk is subheading 0401.40. 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 0401 page.
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