Chestnuts in shell imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.6 million of chestnuts in shell in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 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 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports chestnuts in shell from
Turkey alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 59% |
| China | $997K | 38% |
| Greece | $46K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.6% |
| France | $13K | 0.5% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $1K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 38% below the world average of $2.60, 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.
Chestnuts in shell exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $399 thousand of chestnuts in shell in 2024 (169 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $229K | 58% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 19% |
| Syria | $59K | 15% |
| Qatar | $18K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $14K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia chestnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.41): 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 0802.41: Nuts, edible: chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of chestnuts in shell imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported chestnuts in shell worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply chestnuts in shell to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (38%) and Greece (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of chestnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $2.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chestnuts in shell to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export chestnuts in shell?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $399 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Syria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chestnuts in shell?
The HS code for chestnuts in shell is subheading 0802.41. 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 0802 page.
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