Lemons and limes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $73.8 million of lemons and limes in 2024 (100.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $100.8 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 | $73.8M | 100.0K t |
| 2023 | $71.9M | 72.6K t |
| 2022 | $79.1M | 96.5K t |
| 2021 | $100.8M | 121.6K t |
| 2020 | $81.4M | 95.1K t |
| 2019 | $74.7M | 107.0K t |
| 2018 | $70.2M | 106.4K t |
| 2017 | $65.3M | 100.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lemons and limes from
Most of the value came from Egypt (41%), South Africa (25%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $30.5M | 41% |
| South Africa | $18.2M | 25% |
| Turkey | $9.8M | 13% |
| Somalia | $6.1M | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $5.1M | 6.9% |
| China | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Yemen | $621K | 0.8% |
| Estonia | $448K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $379K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $363K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.05, 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.
Lemons and limes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $4.0 million of lemons and limes in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (20%), Yemen (18%), Oman (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $806K | 20% |
| Yemen | $731K | 19% |
| Oman | $711K | 18% |
| Kuwait | $548K | 14% |
| Bahrain | $515K | 13% |
| Qatar | $265K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $176K | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $102K | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $56K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lemons and limes imports (HS 0805.50): 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 0805.50: Fruit, edible: lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of lemons and limes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lemons and limes worth $73.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply lemons and limes to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($30.5 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of lemons and limes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lemons and limes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.3 million in 2017 to $73.8 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $100.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export lemons and limes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $69.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lemons and limes?
The HS code for lemons and limes is subheading 0805.50. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
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