Fresh peppers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh peppers by Saudi Arabia reached $17.3 million in 2024 (34.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.6 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 | $17.3M | 34.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 22.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 26.0K t |
| 2017 | $27.1M | 21.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fresh peppers from
Jordan alone supplied 71% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 73% below the world average of $1.86, 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 peppers exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of fresh peppers by Saudi Arabia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (49%), Kuwait (24%), Bahrain (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fresh peppers imports (HS 0709.60): 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 0709.60: Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh peppers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fresh peppers worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh peppers to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Egypt (16%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh peppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $1.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh peppers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.1 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $34.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fresh peppers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh peppers?
The HS code for fresh peppers is subheading 0709.60. 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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