Yogurt exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of yogurt by Saudi Arabia reached $179.3 million in 2024 (114.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 128 countries for exports of this product. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $179.3M | 114.3K t |
| 2023 | $131.6M | 69.9K t |
| 2022 | $99.1M | 60.4K t |
| 2021 | $113.4M | 72.8K t |
| 2020 | $140.3M | 100.7K t |
| 2019 | $206.1M | 170.2K t |
| 2018 | $198.5M | 164.3K t |
| 2017 | $120.4M | 95.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports yogurt to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (44%), Kuwait (25%), Oman (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yogurt imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of yogurt by Saudi Arabia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (586 tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (30%), Greece (28%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $679K | 30% |
| Greece | $637K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 9.5% |
| Kuwait | $155K | 6.9% |
| France | $118K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $115K | 5.1% |
| United States | $78K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $73K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $54K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $25K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia yogurt exports (HS 0403.10): 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 0403.10: Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported yogurt worth $179.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 128 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy yogurt from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($78.6 million), followed by Kuwait (25%) and Oman (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average export price of yogurt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of yogurt from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $120.4 million in 2017 to $179.3 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2019 at $206.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $148.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import yogurt?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Greece and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $177.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt?
The HS code for yogurt is subheading 0403.10. 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 0403 page.
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