Dried chili peppers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.7 million of dried chili peppers in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.1 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 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 839 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 952 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports dried chili peppers from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (45%), China (12%), Vietnam (8%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 32% above the world average of $2.65. 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 chili peppers imports (HS 0904.21): 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 0904.21: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chili peppers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported dried chili peppers worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chili peppers to Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chili peppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried chili peppers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chili peppers?
The HS code for dried chili peppers is subheading 0904.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
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