Saudi Arabia
U.S. Trade with Saudi Arabia in 2024
Export Market Rank
#20 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.39 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.48 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.65% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Saudi Arabia in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $238.77 Million | 889,379 | $222.46 Million | 15% |
| Tree Nuts | $168.76 Million | 27,101 | $124.36 Million | 74% |
| Hay | $151.83 Million | 398,884 | $119.78 Million | 540% |
| Rice | $122.91 Million | 109,933 | $90.92 Million | 42% |
| Dairy Products | $107.5 Million | 28,373 | $90.77 Million | 0% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $84.43 Million | 33,220 | $67.11 Million | 48% |
| Processed Vegetables | $54.08 Million | 30,971 | $61.91 Million | -20% |
| Soybeans | $53.94 Million | 112,158 | $101.3 Million | -41% |
| Non-Alcoholic Bev. (excl. juices) | $52.84 Million | 19,041 | $24.81 Million | 216% |
| Baked Goods | $32.99 Million | 12,831 | $44.28 Million | -32% |
Data and Analysis
In 2024, the Saudi food retail market was estimated at more than $50 billion and projected to increase by more than 5 percent annually in the coming years due to the continued urbanization, growing population, changing shopping habits, expansion of physical store locations, and increasing popularity of online platforms.
Saudi Arabia has published numerous regulations and standards over the years. While many of these regulations (both mandatory and voluntary) were notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO), it should be noted that many are implemented on short notice making it difficult for U.S. exporters to adjust or comment.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia to Require the Use of Pallets for All Containerized Cargo Shipments
The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Ports (Mawani), in coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, announced its intention to require the use of pallets for all containerized cargo shipments to the Kingdom's ports.
News and Features
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2019—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 126,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2019/2020 marketing year; and Changes in destinations...
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2018—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Optional origin sales of 140,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Saudi Arabia. Of the total 70,000 metric tons is for delivery...
WASHINGTON, Mar. 22, 2017—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 120,000 metric tons of hard red winter wheat for delivery to Saudi Arabia during the 2016/2017 marketing year; and...