Oil seeds (other species) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil seeds (other species) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 679 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 444 t |
| 2019 | $767K | 315 t |
| 2018 | $714K | 269 t |
| 2017 | $674K | 286 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports oil seeds (other species) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (20%), United Kingdom (13%), India (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Bolivia grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $645K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $430K | 13% |
| India | $425K | 13% |
| Egypt | $273K | 8.3% |
| Ukraine | $244K | 7.4% |
| Peru | $232K | 7.1% |
| Paraguay | $192K | 5.8% |
| Nigeria | $152K | 4.6% |
| Bolivia | $116K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $81K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 48% above the world average of $1.76. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia oil seeds (other species) imports (HS 1207.99): 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 1207.99: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seeds (other species) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported oil seeds (other species) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil seeds (other species) to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($645 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Bolivia grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil seeds (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil seeds (other species) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $674 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 389%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil seeds (other species)?
The HS code for oil seeds (other species) is subheading 1207.99. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1207 page.
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