Dried apricots imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried apricots by Saudi Arabia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (606 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.8 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 | $3.1M | 606 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 818 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 572 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 292 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 577 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 969 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 934 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 916 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports dried apricots from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $131K | 4.3% |
| United States | $77K | 2.5% |
| Afghanistan | $72K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $7K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $5K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.91. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia dried apricots imports (HS 0813.10): 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 0813.10: Fruit, edible: apricots, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried apricots imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported dried apricots worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 606 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried apricots to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (6%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Afghanistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried apricots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried apricots to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried apricots?
The HS code for dried apricots is subheading 0813.10. 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.
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