Green coffee beans imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported green coffee beans worth $422.9 million (88.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $422.9M | 88.5K t |
| 2023 | $330.7M | 74.0K t |
| 2022 | $311.1M | 63.5K t |
| 2021 | $227.6M | 65.2K t |
| 2020 | $191.7M | 62.2K t |
| 2019 | $155.2M | 57.3K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.5M | 10.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports green coffee beans from
One supplier dominates: Ethiopia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $266.6M | 63% |
| Brazil | $48.7M | 12% |
| Colombia | $45.4M | 11% |
| India | $23.1M | 5.5% |
| El Salvador | $7.3M | 1.7% |
| Costa Rica | $5.0M | 1.2% |
| China | $4.4M | 1% |
| Indonesia | $3.9M | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $3.5M | 0.8% |
| Guatemala | $2.2M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, close to the world average of $4.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Green coffee beans exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of green coffee beans by Saudi Arabia reached $13.3 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (43%), Palestine (16%), Sudan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $5.7M | 43% |
| Palestine | $2.1M | 16% |
| Sudan | $1.2M | 9.4% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Yemen | $647K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $622K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $620K | 4.6% |
| Oman | $600K | 4.5% |
| Bahrain | $173K | 1.3% |
| United States | $122K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia green coffee beans imports (HS 0901.11): 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 0901.11: Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of green coffee beans imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported green coffee beans worth $422.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply green coffee beans to Saudi Arabia?
Ethiopia was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($266.6 million), followed by Brazil (12%) and Colombia (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of green coffee beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of green coffee beans to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.5 million in 2017 to $422.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $213.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export green coffee beans?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Palestine and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $409.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for green coffee beans?
The HS code for green coffee beans is subheading 0901.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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