Cassia cinnamon imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cassia cinnamon worth $8.7 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.9 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 | $8.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 5.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cassia cinnamon from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, close to the world average of $2.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cassia cinnamon exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cassia cinnamon worth $449 thousand (52 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $287K | 64% |
| Kuwait | $127K | 28% |
| Sudan | $32K | 7.2% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cassia cinnamon imports (HS 0906.19): 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 0906.19: Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of cassia cinnamon imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cassia cinnamon worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 182 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cassia cinnamon to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Vietnam (11%) and Kuwait (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 576% on the year.
What is the average import price of cassia cinnamon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cassia cinnamon to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cassia cinnamon?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $449 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Kuwait and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cassia cinnamon?
The HS code for cassia cinnamon is subheading 0906.19. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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