Saudi Arabia
U.S. Trade with Saudi Arabia in 2024
Export Market Rank
#20 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.38 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.48 Billion
Compound Average Growth
0.61% (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 | $168.89 Million | 27,150 | $124.37 Million | 75% |
| Hay | $131.46 Million | 351,258 | $117.74 Million | 454% |
| Rice | $128.42 Million | 114,699 | $91.47 Million | 48% |
| Dairy Products | $107.97 Million | 28,479 | $90.82 Million | 1% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $84.28 Million | 33,097 | $67.09 Million | 48% |
| Processed Vegetables | $53.99 Million | 30,926 | $61.9 Million | -20% |
| Soybeans | $53.94 Million | 112,158 | $101.32 Million | -41% |
| Non-Alcoholic Bev. (excl. juices) | $52.84 Million | 19,041 | $24.81 Million | 216% |
| Baked Goods | $32.99 Million | 12,832 | $44.28 Million | -32% |
Data and Analysis
Total Saudi wheat imports for 2025/26 are forecast to decline 10 percent to 3.2 million metric tons (MMT), due to projected high local production. Saudi barley imports for MY 2025/26 are projected to increase by 10 percent to 3.3 MMT compared to last MY.
The HRI sector is witnessing remarkable growth, fueled by urbanization, a surging population, rising disposable incomes, shifting social and cultural trends, and a thriving tourism industry. The Saudi food retail market, currently valued at $30 billion, is projected to grow by another $15 billion by 2030.
The ongoing transformation of Saudi Arabia bodes well for the retail food sector. In 2023, the Saudi food retail market was estimated at more than $51 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.
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...