Saudi Arabia relies on imports for up to 80% of its food consumption needs.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by USDA FAS FAIRS report and corroborated by multiple industry and trade publications; minor variance (75-80%) across sources but consistent overall figure.
Sources
- Report Name: FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual (apps.fas.usda.gov)
- https://www.reuters.com/article/saudi-food-security (reuters.com)
- https://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/overview/food-security-kingdom-taking-steps-reduce-reliance-imports-while-boosting-domestic-agricultural (oxfordbusinessgroup.com)