Packaged black tea imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $154.7 million of packaged black tea in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $154.7M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $137.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $122.7M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $117.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $139.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $58.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $36.9M | 5.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports packaged black tea from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (33%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Jordan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $51.1M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46.2M | 30% |
| Jordan | $26.0M | 17% |
| India | $11.7M | 7.6% |
| Egypt | $8.9M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 2.4% |
| Oman | $1.4M | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $970K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $590K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $490K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.11 per kg, close to the world average of $7.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged black tea exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $10.5 million of packaged black tea in 2024 (948 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Jordan (36%), Kuwait (27%), United Arab Emirates (14%). 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 packaged black tea imports (HS 0902.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported packaged black tea worth $154.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to Saudi Arabia?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($51.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and Jordan (17%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged black tea to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.9 million in 2017 to $154.7 million in 2024, an increase of 319%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $98.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export packaged black tea?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $144.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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