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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) regulations allow the importation of biotech plant products, but they are required to be labeled if they contain more than one percent genetically engineered (GE) plant ingredients. As a result, many retail packaged food importers do not import biotech foods due to concerns that biotech labeling could jeopardize their image.
Total Saudi wheat imports for 2024/25 are forecast to reach 4.25 MMT, an increase of 2 percent over marketing year (MY) 2023/24.
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.
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...