Canary seed imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.4 million of canary seed in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $3.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $509K | 686 t |
| 2019 | $332K | 337 t |
| 2018 | $352K | 315 t |
| 2017 | $181K | 238 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports canary seed from
Most of the value came from Belgium (31%), Greece (12%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.1M | 31% |
| Greece | $409K | 12% |
| India | $326K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $237K | 7% |
| Ukraine | $197K | 5.8% |
| Russia | $193K | 5.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $139K | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | $127K | 3.8% |
| China | $114K | 3.4% |
| United States | $113K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia canary seed imports (HS 1008.30): 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 1008.30: Cereals: canary seeds.
Common questions
What is the value of canary seed imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported canary seed worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 123 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply canary seed to Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Greece (12%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of canary seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of canary seed to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $181 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for canary seed?
The HS code for canary seed is subheading 1008.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
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