Fresh onions imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh onions by Saudi Arabia reached $59.1 million in 2024 (195.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $99.5 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 | $59.1M | 195.9K t |
| 2023 | $84.3M | 166.1K t |
| 2022 | $99.5M | 241.6K t |
| 2021 | $91.8M | 311.3K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 90.5K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 102.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 81.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 75.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh onions from
The largest suppliers were Yemen (42%), Egypt (12%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 41% below the world average of $0.51, 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 onions exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of fresh onions by Saudi Arabia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $957K | 53% |
| Qatar | $475K | 26% |
| Kuwait | $299K | 17% |
| Bahrain | $29K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $24K | 1.3% |
| India | $15K | 0.8% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh onions imports (HS 0703.10): 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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh onions worth $59.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh onions to Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($25.0 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 647% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh onions to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $59.1 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. The peak was 2022 at $99.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fresh onions?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $57.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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