Mixed spices imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mixed spices by Saudi Arabia reached $42.8 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $49.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $38.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $38.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $35.3M | 8.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mixed spices from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (31%), India (24%), Pakistan (22%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $13.2M | 31% |
| India | $10.4M | 24% |
| Pakistan | $9.5M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $3.2M | 7.6% |
| United States | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| China | $411K | 1% |
| Brazil | $350K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $321K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $304K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, close to the world average of $4.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mixed spices exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported mixed spices worth $1.6 million (296 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+847% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $1.1M | 69% |
| Qatar | $116K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 6.1% |
| Bahrain | $79K | 5% |
| Egypt | $50K | 3.1% |
| Oman | $44K | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $39K | 2.5% |
| United States | $19K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $15K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 0910.91: Spices: mixtures of 2 or more products of different headings.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed spices imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mixed spices worth $42.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply mixed spices to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by India (24%) and Pakistan (22%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of mixed spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mixed spices to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.3 million in 2017 to $42.8 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $49.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mixed spices?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed spices?
The HS code for mixed spices is subheading 0910.91. 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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