Frozen legumes (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen legumes (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 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 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 612 t |
| 2019 | $845K | 421 t |
| 2018 | $842K | 502 t |
| 2017 | $400K | 327 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports frozen legumes (other) from
Most of the value came from Egypt (37%), Belgium (21%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.0M | 37% |
| Belgium | $571K | 21% |
| China | $357K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $313K | 11% |
| Thailand | $300K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 2.4% |
| India | $41K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $40K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.90, 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.
Frozen legumes (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million of frozen legumes (other) in 2024 (474 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 80% |
| Qatar | $164K | 11% |
| Oman | $124K | 8% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia frozen legumes (other) imports (HS 0710.29): 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 0710.29: Vegetables, leguminous: (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen legumes (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported frozen legumes (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen legumes (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Belgium (21%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen legumes (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen legumes (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $400 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 593%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export frozen legumes (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen legumes (other)?
The HS code for frozen legumes (other) is subheading 0710.29. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0710 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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