Dried fruit (other varieties) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported dried fruit (other varieties) worth $8.5 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.7 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 | $8.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports dried fruit (other varieties) from
Most of the value came from India (30%), Thailand (22%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 30% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 22% |
| Turkey | $779K | 9.1% |
| France | $726K | 8.5% |
| Spain | $543K | 6.4% |
| Afghanistan | $439K | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $392K | 4.6% |
| China | $269K | 3.2% |
| United States | $151K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $120K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.88, 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 fruit (other varieties) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $308 thousand of dried fruit (other varieties) in 2024 (124 tonnes). Yemen alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 0813.40: Fruit, edible: fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fruit (other varieties) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported dried fruit (other varieties) worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried fruit (other varieties) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Thailand (22%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried fruit (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried fruit (other varieties) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2020 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export dried fruit (other varieties)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $308 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fruit (other varieties)?
The HS code for dried fruit (other varieties) is subheading 0813.40. 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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