Apples imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of apples by Saudi Arabia reached $187.8 million in 2024 (204.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $187.8M | 204.7K t |
| 2023 | $168.4M | 159.4K t |
| 2022 | $174.0M | 191.2K t |
| 2021 | $176.7M | 184.9K t |
| 2020 | $171.5M | 180.0K t |
| 2019 | $174.3M | 189.3K t |
| 2018 | $173.5M | 183.2K t |
| 2017 | $156.2M | 161.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports apples from
The largest suppliers were Italy (38%), Chile (15%), Serbia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $70.6M | 38% |
| Chile | $27.9M | 15% |
| Serbia | $16.5M | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $14.9M | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $12.0M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $10.5M | 5.6% |
| China | $9.6M | 5.1% |
| Ukraine | $5.1M | 2.7% |
| United States | $4.3M | 2.3% |
| Moldova | $4.2M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Apples exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $6.9 million of apples in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia apples imports (HS 0808.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0808.10: Fruit, edible: apples, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported apples worth $187.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply apples to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($70.6 million), followed by Chile (15%) and Serbia (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of apples per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of apples to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.2 million in 2017 to $187.8 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $172.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export apples?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $180.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples?
The HS code for apples is subheading 0808.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0808 page.
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