Fresh fruit (other varieties) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $76.4 million of fresh fruit (other varieties) in 2024 (101.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $124.5 million.
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 | $76.4M | 101.0K t |
| 2023 | $100.8M | 38.6K t |
| 2022 | $93.4M | 129.2K t |
| 2021 | $124.5M | 179.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 13.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh fruit (other varieties) from
The largest suppliers were Ecuador (22%), Yemen (20%), Egypt (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.39, 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 fruit (other varieties) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of fresh fruit (other varieties) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (30%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Qatar (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh fruit (other varieties) imports (HS 0810.90): 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 0810.90: Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fruit (other varieties) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh fruit (other varieties) worth $76.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh fruit (other varieties) to Saudi Arabia?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Yemen (20%) and Egypt (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh fruit (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh fruit (other varieties) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $76.4 million in 2024, an increase of 362%. The peak was 2021 at $124.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fresh fruit (other varieties)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $72.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fruit (other varieties)?
The HS code for fresh fruit (other varieties) is subheading 0810.90. 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 0810 page.
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