Mandarins imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $53.3 million of mandarins in 2024 (62.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $53.3M | 62.7K t |
| 2023 | $50.2M | 46.6K t |
| 2022 | $65.3M | 106.6K t |
| 2021 | $40.0M | 52.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 38.9K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 37.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 33.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 9.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mandarins from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (37%), South Africa (18%), Morocco (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $19.9M | 37% |
| South Africa | $9.7M | 18% |
| Morocco | $8.5M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $6.3M | 12% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Peru | $646K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $490K | 0.9% |
| Yemen | $391K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mandarins exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $5.7 million of mandarins in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (37%), Bahrain (25%), Oman (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mandarins imports (HS 0805.21): 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 0805.21: Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of mandarins imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mandarins worth $53.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply mandarins to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Morocco (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Yemen grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of mandarins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mandarins to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $53.3 million in 2024, an increase of 656%. The peak was 2022 at $65.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mandarins?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $47.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mandarins?
The HS code for mandarins is subheading 0805.21. 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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