Bulk green tea imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk green tea by Saudi Arabia reached $6.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.1 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 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 800 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 504 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 456 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bulk green tea from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Vietnam (16%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 33% |
| Vietnam | $980K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $605K | 9.7% |
| Indonesia | $524K | 8.4% |
| Jordan | $490K | 7.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $345K | 5.5% |
| Pakistan | $257K | 4.1% |
| India | $224K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $221K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $119K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.39 per kg, 44% above the world average of $3.05. 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 green tea exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported bulk green tea worth $223 thousand (38 tonnes). Most of it went to Pakistan (26%), Mauritania (20%), Oman (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bulk green tea imports (HS 0902.20): 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 0902.20: Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk green tea imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bulk green tea worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk green tea to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk green tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.39 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk green tea to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bulk green tea?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $223 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Mauritania and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk green tea?
The HS code for bulk green tea is subheading 0902.20. 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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