Desiccated coconut imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported desiccated coconut worth $10.3 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 4.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports desiccated coconut from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (29%), Sri Lanka (27%), Indonesia (24%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $2.9M | 29% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.8M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 24% |
| India | $1.1M | 10% |
| Philippines | $356K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $193K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $175K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $95K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 0.7% |
| United States | $53K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 30% above the world average of $1.55. 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.
Desiccated coconut exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported desiccated coconut worth $877 thousand (130 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sudan accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+609% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $747K | 85% |
| Egypt | $90K | 10% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 1.6% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia desiccated coconut imports (HS 0801.11): 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 0801.11: Nuts, edible: coconuts, desiccated.
Common questions
What is the value of desiccated coconut imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported desiccated coconut worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply desiccated coconut to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Sri Lanka (27%) and Indonesia (24%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of desiccated coconut per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of desiccated coconut to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export desiccated coconut?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $877 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Egypt and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for desiccated coconut?
The HS code for desiccated coconut is subheading 0801.11. 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 0801 page.
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