Bulk black tea imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported bulk black tea worth $120.0 million (31.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $120.0M | 31.6K t |
| 2023 | $94.7M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $67.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $51.5M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.4M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.5M | 6.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bulk black tea from
Most of the value came from Kenya (38%), India (15%), Sri Lanka (14%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $45.7M | 38% |
| India | $18.4M | 15% |
| Sri Lanka | $17.3M | 14% |
| Jordan | $15.0M | 13% |
| Yemen | $12.0M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $674K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 44% above the world average of $2.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk black tea exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $14.0 million of bulk black tea in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $8.8M | 63% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 18% |
| Yemen | $1.4M | 10% |
| Kuwait | $489K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $296K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $146K | 1% |
| Oman | $66K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $66K | 0.5% |
| United States | $49K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $43K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bulk black tea worth $120.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Saudi Arabia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($45.7 million), followed by India (15%) and Sri Lanka (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.5 million in 2017 to $120.0 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $63.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bulk black tea?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $14.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Egypt and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $106.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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