Plant extracts and saps imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plant extracts and saps by Saudi Arabia reached $10.8 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $10.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 302 t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 475 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 302 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 410 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 186 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plant extracts and saps from
One supplier dominates: Jordan accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $7.0M | 65% |
| Germany | $625K | 5.8% |
| China | $557K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $445K | 4.1% |
| India | $415K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $221K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $218K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $179K | 1.7% |
| France | $154K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $150K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 63% below the world average of $12.20, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant extracts and saps exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of plant extracts and saps by Saudi Arabia reached $11.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (25%), United States (25%), United Arab Emirates (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.8M | 25% |
| United States | $2.8M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 24% |
| Bahrain | $1.5M | 14% |
| Yemen | $527K | 4.7% |
| Qatar | $434K | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $240K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 1% |
| Oman | $110K | 1% |
| Sudan | $23K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plant extracts and saps imports (HS 1302.19): 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 1302.19: Vegetable saps and extracts: n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1.
Common questions
What is the value of plant extracts and saps imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plant extracts and saps worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant extracts and saps to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Germany (6%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant extracts and saps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $12.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plant extracts and saps to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 247%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plant extracts and saps?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $10.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plant extracts and saps?
The HS code for plant extracts and saps is subheading 1302.19. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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