Flower seeds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported flower seeds worth $3.3 million (421 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.3M | 421 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 124 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 4 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports flower seeds from
Most of the value came from United States (19%), Guatemala (16%), Costa Rica (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $630K | 19% |
| Guatemala | $532K | 16% |
| Costa Rica | $426K | 13% |
| Chile | $390K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $214K | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $173K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $162K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $141K | 4.3% |
| China | $139K | 4.2% |
| India | $138K | 4.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.79 per kg, 82% below the world average of $43.89, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia flower seeds imports (HS 1209.30): 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 1209.30: Seeds of herbaceous plants: cultivated principally for their flowers, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of flower seeds imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported flower seeds worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 421 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply flower seeds to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($630 thousand), followed by Guatemala (16%) and Costa Rica (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of flower seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.79 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $43.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flower seeds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for flower seeds?
The HS code for flower seeds is subheading 1209.30. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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