Dried pigeon peas imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.1 million of dried pigeon peas in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 145 countries for imports of this product. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 107% 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 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $92K | 62 t |
| 2021 | $60K | 31 t |
| 2020 | $41K | 33 t |
| 2019 | $2K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $13K | 16 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports dried pigeon peas from
India alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 98% |
| Malawi | $39K | 1.9% |
| Bangladesh | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
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 pigeon peas imports (HS 0713.60): 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 0713.60: Vegetables, leguminous: pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pigeon peas imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported dried pigeon peas worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pigeon peas to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Malawi (2%) and Bangladesh (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pigeon peas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.44 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 pigeon peas to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $473 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for dried pigeon peas?
The HS code for dried pigeon peas is subheading 0713.60. 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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