Dried kidney beans imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported dried kidney beans worth $19.1 million (13.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $19.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 4.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports dried kidney beans from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Canada (23%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 27% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 23% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 14% |
| United States | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| Ethiopia | $805K | 4.2% |
| Myanmar | $435K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $355K | 1.9% |
| Madagascar | $322K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $261K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried kidney beans exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported dried kidney beans worth $348 thousand (395 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $213K | 61% |
| Jordan | $73K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $5K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.8% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia dried kidney beans imports (HS 0713.33): 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 0713.33: Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried kidney beans imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported dried kidney beans worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried kidney beans to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Canada (23%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried kidney beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried kidney beans to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export dried kidney beans?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Jordan and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried kidney beans?
The HS code for dried kidney beans is subheading 0713.33. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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