Persimmons imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of persimmons by Saudi Arabia reached $9.1 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 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 | $9.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports persimmons from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.4M | 70% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 28% |
| Turkey | $83K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $45K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $18K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $8K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $3K | 0% |
| China | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 69% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Persimmons exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $479 thousand of persimmons in 2024 (212 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $452K | 94% |
| Oman | $27K | 5.7% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia persimmons imports (HS 0810.70): 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 0810.70: Fruit, edible: persimmons, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of persimmons imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported persimmons worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply persimmons to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of persimmons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of persimmons to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export persimmons?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $479 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Austria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for persimmons?
The HS code for persimmons is subheading 0810.70. 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 0810 page.
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