Dried lentils imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried lentils by Saudi Arabia reached $67.4 million in 2024 (71.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $67.4M | 71.5K t |
| 2023 | $63.6M | 60.2K t |
| 2022 | $60.0M | 60.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 52.8K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 57.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 49.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 50.5K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 17.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports dried lentils from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $47.0M | 70% |
| Bahrain | $9.3M | 14% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 9.6% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $648K | 1% |
| Kazakhstan | $234K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $201K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $124K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $76K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried lentils exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $429 thousand of dried lentils in 2024 (106 tonnes). Yemen alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $372K | 87% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 5.3% |
| Sudan | $22K | 5.2% |
| Eritrea | $8K | 1.9% |
| Maldives | $3K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia dried lentils imports (HS 0713.40): 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 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported dried lentils worth $67.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried lentils to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($47.0 million), followed by Bahrain (14%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried lentils to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $67.4 million in 2024, an increase of 381%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export dried lentils?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $429 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $67.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. 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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