Saudi Arabia
U.S. Trade with Saudi Arabia in 2023
Export Market Rank
#19 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.48 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.45 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.75% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Saudi Arabia in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hay | $219.44 Million | 464,341 | $105.55 Million | 2193% |
| Corn | $181.29 Million | 607,337 | $221.24 Million | -20% |
| Tree Nuts | $152.19 Million | 24,133 | $114.72 Million | 110% |
| Dairy Products | $96.13 Million | 23,732 | $97.67 Million | -46% |
| Soybeans | $88.71 Million | 150,044 | $105.74 Million | -10% |
| Rice | $87.31 Million | 85,660 | $87.74 Million | -4% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $77.06 Million | 32,329 | $63.6 Million | 56% |
| Processed Vegetables | $51.73 Million | 27,413 | $62.99 Million | -20% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $47.09 Million | 33,389 | $76.27 Million | -51% |
| Soybean Meal | $38.71 Million | 74,217 | $35.23 Million | -47% |
Data and Analysis
The major export certificates required by Saudi Arabia’s regulatory and import control agencies are included in this Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) - Certificates Report. These certificates are required for the importation of food and agricultural products into the Kingdom. Information in this report supplements the FAIRS Annual Country Report.
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), most were immediately implemented making it difficult for U.S. exporters to adjust or comment.
Saudi Arabia is a major market ($1.55 billion) for U.S. food and agricultural products, and there are plenty of opportunities to export a wide range of new-to-market U.S. food products.
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...