Fresh asparagus imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.5 million of fresh asparagus in 2024 (356 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 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 | $2.5M | 356 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 250 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 274 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $743K | 98 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $715K | 112 t |
| 2017 | $649K | 112 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh asparagus from
Most of the value came from Thailand (40%), Netherlands (24%), Mexico (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.0M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $606K | 24% |
| Mexico | $375K | 15% |
| United States | $162K | 6.3% |
| Peru | $159K | 6.2% |
| Australia | $108K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $55K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $42K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.15 per kg, 86% above the world average of $3.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 fresh asparagus imports (HS 0709.20): 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 0709.20: Vegetables: asparagus, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh asparagus imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh asparagus worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh asparagus to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and Mexico (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh asparagus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.15 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh asparagus to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $649 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh asparagus?
The HS code for fresh asparagus is subheading 0709.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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