Leeks and shallots imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.5 million of leeks and shallots in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 166% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $956K | 46 t |
| 2022 | $852K | 256 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $80K | 16 t |
| 2019 | $143K | 38 t |
| 2018 | $131K | 43 t |
| 2017 | $94K | 37 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports leeks and shallots from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (41%), China (31%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 41% |
| China | $783K | 31% |
| India | $264K | 10% |
| Spain | $147K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $82K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $48K | 1.9% |
| United States | $41K | 1.6% |
| France | $40K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $18K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 62% above the world average of $1.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia leeks and shallots imports (HS 0703.90): 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 0703.90: Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leeks and shallots imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported leeks and shallots worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 166% on 2023.
Which countries supply leeks and shallots to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (31%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of leeks and shallots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leeks and shallots to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $770 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for leeks and shallots?
The HS code for leeks and shallots is subheading 0703.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
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