Figs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of figs by Saudi Arabia reached $15.2 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $15.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 865 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports figs from
One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $10.5M | 69% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 22% |
| Afghanistan | $842K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $250K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $81K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $14K | 0.1% |
| China | $11K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, close to the world average of $4.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Figs exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of figs by Saudi Arabia reached $8.1 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Indonesia (24%), Australia (9%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 24% |
| Australia | $768K | 9.4% |
| United States | $739K | 9.1% |
| Malaysia | $733K | 9% |
| Kuwait | $702K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $509K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $455K | 5.6% |
| India | $395K | 4.9% |
| Bahrain | $365K | 4.5% |
| Russia | $232K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia figs imports (HS 0804.20): 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 0804.20: Fruit, edible: figs, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of figs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported figs worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply figs to Saudi Arabia?
Syria was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Afghanistan (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of figs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of figs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export figs?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Australia and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for figs?
The HS code for figs is subheading 0804.20. 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 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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