Dried apples exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported dried apples worth $2.9 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 126% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 213% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | - |
| 2022 | $151K | 129 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 761 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports dried apples to
One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.36, 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.
Dried apples imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $353 thousand of dried apples in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Poland (41%), Turkey (25%), Thailand (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $145K | 41% |
| Turkey | $90K | 26% |
| Thailand | $53K | 15% |
| China | $50K | 14% |
| South Africa | $8K | 2.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $6K | 1.8% |
| United States | $1K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia dried apples exports (HS 0813.30): 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 0813.30: Fruit, edible: apples, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried apples exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported dried apples worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 96 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried apples from Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Kuwait (6%) and Yemen (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried apples per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried apples from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import dried apples?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $353 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Turkey and Thailand. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried apples?
The HS code for dried apples is subheading 0813.30. 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 0813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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