Whole milk powder sweetened imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported whole milk powder sweetened worth $77.1 million (23.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% 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 | $77.1M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $51.3M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $62.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 925 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports whole milk powder sweetened from
The largest suppliers were Australia (23%), United States (21%), New Zealand (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $17.6M | 23% |
| United States | $16.4M | 21% |
| New Zealand | $12.0M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $11.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 4.9% |
| France | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $744K | 1% |
| Egypt | $286K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, close to the world average of $3.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whole milk powder sweetened exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported whole milk powder sweetened worth $13.6 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 113 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia whole milk powder sweetened imports (HS 0402.29): 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 0402.29: Dairy produce: milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk powder sweetened imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported whole milk powder sweetened worth $77.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 198 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder sweetened to Saudi Arabia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by the United States (21%) and New Zealand (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whole milk powder sweetened to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $77.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export whole milk powder sweetened?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Mauritania. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $63.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder sweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder sweetened is subheading 0402.29. 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 0402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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