Export Sugar confectionery from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported US$236M of sugar confectionery (HS 1704) in 2025. India supplied US$4.5M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$2.6M, a gap of US$1.9M. Pakistan's share of the market is 1.1%.
That gap matters: buyers in Saudi Arabia already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Saudi Arabia grew 60% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Saudi Arabia rates 64 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 7th of 85 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list sugar confectionery with Saudi Arabia as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 64/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$2.6M
- From India (2025)
- US$4.5M
- Market size
- US$235.88M
- Check before you export
- Food and consumer goods need Saudi conformity certification and, for food, halal approval.
- Check before you export
- A Pakistan-GCC free trade agreement was signed in preliminary form in 2023. Confirm whether it is in force before pricing on reduced duty.
How much sugar confectionery does Saudi Arabia import?
Saudi Arabia imported US$236M of sugar confectionery (HS 1704) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export sugar confectionery to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$2.6M of sugar confectionery to Saudi Arabia in 2025, 1.1% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Saudi Arabia for sugar confectionery?
India leads: US$4.5M against Pakistan's US$2.6M in 2025, a gap of US$1.9M.
How can I start exporting sugar confectionery to Saudi Arabia?
Confirm your HS code, check Saudi Arabia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Saudi Arabia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Saudi Arabia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.