Plantains imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plantains by Saudi Arabia reached $52.3 million in 2024 (64.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Value fell 77% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $226.9 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 | $52.3M | 64.1K t |
| 2023 | $226.9M | 219.1K t |
| 2022 | $69.4M | 111.8K t |
| 2021 | $176.8M | 244.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 7.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plantains from
One supplier dominates: Philippines accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plantains exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plantains worth $11.6 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plantains imports (HS 0803.10): 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 0803.10: Fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of plantains imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plantains worth $52.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 163 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply plantains to Saudi Arabia?
The Philippines was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by Costa Rica (16%) and Sri Lanka (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of plantains per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plantains to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $52.3 million in 2024, an increase of 609%. The peak was 2023 at $226.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plantains?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plantains?
The HS code for plantains is subheading 0803.10. 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 0803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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