Herbicide imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported herbicide worth $20.4 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.8 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 | $20.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports herbicide from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Japan (17%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 34% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 17% |
| France | $2.0M | 9.8% |
| Jordan | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| India | $958K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $868K | 4.3% |
| United States | $847K | 4.2% |
| Greece | $584K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $451K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.84 per kg, 39% above the world average of $4.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Herbicide exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported herbicide worth $1.3 million (155 tonnes). Egypt alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+852% on the year before).
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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 3808.93: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of herbicide imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported herbicide worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply herbicide to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Japan (17%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of herbicide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.84 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $4.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of herbicide to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export herbicide?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for herbicide?
The HS code for herbicide is subheading 3808.93. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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