Citrus essential oil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.6 million of citrus essential oil in 2024 (381 tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.4 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 | 381 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 329 t |
| 2020 | $601K | 13 t |
| 2019 | $630K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $441K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $319K | 5 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports citrus essential oil from
The largest suppliers were Italy (24%), China (16%), Switzerland (16%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $627K | 24% |
| China | $413K | 16% |
| Switzerland | $408K | 16% |
| Spain | $200K | 7.8% |
| India | $177K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $173K | 6.7% |
| Indonesia | $111K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $87K | 3.4% |
| France | $77K | 3% |
| South Korea | $75K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.76 per kg, 86% below the world average of $50.06, 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.
Citrus essential oil exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of citrus essential oil by Saudi Arabia reached $206 thousand in 2024 (84 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Yemen (45%), Turkmenistan (26%), Netherlands (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $93K | 45% |
| Turkmenistan | $54K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 12% |
| Jordan | $21K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia citrus essential oil imports (HS 3301.19): 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 3301.19: Oils, essential: of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus essential oil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported citrus essential oil worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 381 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply citrus essential oil to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($627 thousand), followed by China (16%) and Switzerland (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average import price of citrus essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.76 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $50.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of citrus essential oil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $319 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 707%. The peak was 2021 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export citrus essential oil?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Turkmenistan and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus essential oil?
The HS code for citrus essential oil is subheading 3301.19. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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