Fresh cut greenery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.2 million of fresh cut greenery in 2024 (948 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.2M | 948 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 452 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 495 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 520 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 321 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 716 t |
| 2018 | $438K | 55 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 736 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh cut greenery from
The largest suppliers were Sri Lanka (21%), Netherlands (19%), Egypt (18%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+619% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $682K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $614K | 19% |
| Egypt | $575K | 18% |
| Colombia | $411K | 13% |
| Costa Rica | $316K | 9.8% |
| Guatemala | $142K | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $124K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $83K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $74K | 2.3% |
| China | $69K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
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 cut greenery imports (HS 0604.20): 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 0604.20: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut greenery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh cut greenery worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 948 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cut greenery to Saudi Arabia?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($682 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Egypt (18%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cut greenery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.53 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 cut greenery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut greenery?
The HS code for fresh cut greenery is subheading 0604.20. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0604 page.
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