Apricots imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported apricots worth $7.3 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.2 million.
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 | $7.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 9.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports apricots from
Jordan alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $3.9M | 53% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 20% |
| South Africa | $691K | 9.4% |
| Syria | $611K | 8.3% |
| Australia | $311K | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $225K | 3.1% |
| Argentina | $32K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1.39, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Apricots exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of apricots by Saudi Arabia reached $386 thousand in 2024 (241 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $278K | 72% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 17% |
| Oman | $23K | 5.9% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 3.2% |
| Yemen | $8K | 2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia apricots imports (HS 0809.10): 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 0809.10: Fruit, edible: apricots, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apricots imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported apricots worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply apricots to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of apricots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of apricots to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export apricots?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $386 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for apricots?
The HS code for apricots is subheading 0809.10. 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 0809 page.
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