Ground ginger exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ground ginger by Saudi Arabia reached $28.7 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 147 countries for exports of this product. That is 169% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 237% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $453K | 137 t |
| 2021 | $90K | 45 t |
| 2020 | $14K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $13K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $37K | 35 t |
| 2017 | $6K | 4 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports ground ginger to
Egypt alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground ginger imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $13.7 million of ground ginger in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. The largest suppliers were China (44%), India (20%), Nigeria (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+817% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 44% |
| India | $2.8M | 20% |
| Nigeria | $2.7M | 20% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Myanmar | $212K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $199K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $179K | 1.3% |
| United States | $168K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $62K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $58K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ground ginger exports (HS 0910.12): 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 0910.12: Spices: ginger, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground ginger exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported ground ginger worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 147 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries buy ground ginger from Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Sudan (8%) and Yemen (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average export price of ground ginger per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ground ginger from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6 thousand in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import ground ginger?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Nigeria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground ginger?
The HS code for ground ginger is subheading 0910.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
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