Peppercorns imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported peppercorns worth $32.1 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $32.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 579 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports peppercorns from
Vietnam alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $23.9M | 74% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Madagascar | $625K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $499K | 1.6% |
| China | $319K | 1% |
| India | $300K | 0.9% |
| United States | $129K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, close to the world average of $5.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia peppercorns imports (HS 0904.11): 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 0904.11: Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of peppercorns imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported peppercorns worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply peppercorns to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by Brazil (6%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of peppercorns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $5.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of peppercorns to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for peppercorns?
The HS code for peppercorns is subheading 0904.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
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