Areca nuts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in areca nuts was worth $402.3 million in 2024, about 318.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and up 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $402.3M | 318.6K t |
| 2023 | $402.2M | 264.0K t |
| 2022 | $665.2M | 336.3K t |
| 2021 | $459.4M | 249.9K t |
| 2020 | $463.1M | 271.8K t |
| 2019 | $359.1M | 209.0K t |
| 2018 | $494.1M | 278.2K t |
| 2017 | $361.2M | 206.4K t |
Top areca nuts exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (32%), Myanmar (18%) and Thailand (15%). 56 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 65%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $128.7M | 32% |
| Myanmar | $74.4M | 19% |
| Thailand | $60.2M | 15% |
| Bangladesh | $47.2M | 12% |
| Sri Lanka | $37.3M | 9.3% |
| China | $19.6M | 4.9% |
| India | $15.8M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $10.1M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 0.8% |
| United States | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $507K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (35%), Iran (15%) and Vietnam (11%). 100 countries imported it, and the top three take 60% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $139.2M | 35% |
| Iran | $58.9M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $44.7M | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $41.7M | 10% |
| Thailand | $23.8M | 5.9% |
| Cambodia | $14.0M | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $12.8M | 3.2% |
| China | $12.6M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.0M | 2% |
| Myanmar | $6.3M | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $5.6M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $39.52 per kg and Indonesia $0.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0802.80: Nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. HS 0802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most areca nuts?
Indonesia exported $128.7 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Myanmar (18%) and Thailand (15%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most areca nuts?
India imported $139.2 million in 2024, 35% of world imports, ahead of Iran (15%) and Vietnam (11%). The top three importers together take 60%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in areca nuts?
It was worth $402.3 million in 2024, about 318.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $665.2 million. 56 countries reported exports and 100 reported imports.
What is the average price of areca nuts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $39.52 per kg and Indonesia $0.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for areca nuts?
The HS code for areca nuts is subheading 0802.80, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0802 page.
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