Saudi Arabia
U.S. Trade with Saudi Arabia in 2022
Export Market Rank
#20 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.58 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.39 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.8% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Saudi Arabia in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $246.75 Million | 759,763 | $212.62 Million | 159% |
| Tree Nuts | $152.5 Million | 23,100 | $105.06 Million | 174% |
| Hay | $140.93 Million | 302,939 | $84.48 Million | 1515% |
| Soybeans | $136.11 Million | 220,746 | $108.13 Million | 21% |
| Dairy Products | $122.17 Million | 28,107 | $104.68 Million | -27% |
| Rice | $69 Million | 75,655 | $90.55 Million | -40% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $67.44 Million | 31,058 | $60.34 Million | 51% |
| Processed Vegetables | $66.86 Million | 42,062 | $63.59 Million | 16% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $64.14 Million | 38,385 | $82.82 Million | -43% |
| Planting Seeds | $51.37 Million | 7,029 | $47.2 Million | 5% |
Data and Analysis
U.S. exports of consumer-oriented food products to Saudi Arabia increased 23 percent over the past year to a record $656 million due to expansions in online shopping platforms.
Over the past several years, Saudi Arabia published several new regulations and standards, some of which were notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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.
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...
March 22, 2017
Export Sales Announcement
Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China and Saudi Arabia
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...