Fresh eggplant exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $3.6 million of fresh eggplant in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 8.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports fresh eggplant to
The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (42%), Qatar (29%), Bahrain (27%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 43% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 29% |
| Bahrain | $951K | 27% |
| Germany | $58K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 70% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
Fresh eggplant imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of fresh eggplant by Saudi Arabia reached $455 thousand in 2024 (285 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh eggplant exports (HS 0709.30): 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 0709.30: Vegetables: aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh eggplant exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported fresh eggplant worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh eggplant from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Qatar (29%) and Bahrain (27%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh eggplant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh eggplant from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import fresh eggplant?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $455 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, the Netherlands and Azerbaijan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh eggplant?
The HS code for fresh eggplant is subheading 0709.30. 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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