Saudi Arabia
U.S. Trade with Saudi Arabia in 2025
Export Market Rank
#24 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.28 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.38 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-1.11% (2016-2025)
Total Export Value 2016 - 2025
Export Value by Commodity 2025
Top 10 Exports to Saudi Arabia in 2025
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Nuts | $168.95 Million | 21,531 | $131.58 Million | 94% |
| Dairy Products | $162.42 Million | 32,127 | $96.28 Million | 141% |
| Rice | $129 Million | 115,807 | $95.14 Million | 40% |
| Corn | $123.06 Million | 520,013 | $213.97 Million | -64% |
| Hay | $106.07 Million | 277,987 | $128.01 Million | 34% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $75.47 Million | 30,162 | $68.97 Million | 24% |
| Soybeans | $55.75 Million | 125,326 | $97.68 Million | -35% |
| Processed Vegetables | $54.27 Million | 30,322 | $60.6 Million | -13% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $41.23 Million | 35,273 | $64.51 Million | -54% |
| Baked Goods | $37.18 Million | 12,695 | $43.15 Million | -29% |
Data and Analysis
Total Saudi Wheat imports for 2026/27 are forecasted to increase 2 percent to 3.5 million metric tons (MMT), due to projected higher local demand from the processing sector and increased strategic reserves. Saudi barley imports for marketing year (MY...
U.S. beef exports to Saudi Arabia no longer need to be from a USDA Export Verification program. Separately, Saudi Arabia now permits bovine-derived tallow in animal feed, including ruminant feed. The removal of the Export Verification requirement...
The Saudi food service sector is estimated at $30 billion and is projected to grow by an additional $15 billion by 2032. The sector’s continued growth is driven by a growing population, ongoing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, shifting social...
News and Features
As part of President Donald J. Trump’s unprecedented efforts to boost American agricultural exports, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to expanding and diversifying global market opportunities for U.S. agriculture, USDA will host six Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026.
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...