Whole milk powder unsweetened imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $327.7 million (94.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $327.7M | 94.1K t |
| 2023 | $312.1M | 85.4K t |
| 2022 | $365.6M | 89.6K t |
| 2021 | $361.2M | 94.1K t |
| 2020 | $349.2M | 99.3K t |
| 2019 | $340.7M | 94.1K t |
| 2018 | $366.0M | 92.7K t |
| 2017 | $201.6M | 60.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports whole milk powder unsweetened from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $196.6M | 60% |
| Oman | $46.0M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.8M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $12.7M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $10.3M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $6.1M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $5.5M | 1.7% |
| France | $4.3M | 1.3% |
| United States | $3.5M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whole milk powder unsweetened exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of whole milk powder unsweetened by Saudi Arabia reached $38.4 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (41%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Bahrain (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
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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 0402.21: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not 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 unsweetened imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $327.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder unsweetened to Saudi Arabia?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($196.6 million), followed by Oman (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder unsweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.91 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 unsweetened to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $201.6 million in 2017 to $327.7 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $366.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $328.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export whole milk powder unsweetened?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $38.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $289.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened is subheading 0402.21. 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.
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