Plums and sloes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plums and sloes by Saudi Arabia reached $20.4 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $20.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 23.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 9.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plums and sloes from
Most of the value came from Egypt (38%), Italy (15%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.8M | 38% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 12% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 9.3% |
| Syria | $1.7M | 8.6% |
| Australia | $727K | 3.6% |
| Chile | $195K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $164K | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $101K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.60, 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.
Plums and sloes exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plums and sloes worth $870 thousand (528 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (36%), Oman (26%), Qatar (15%). 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 plums and sloes imports (HS 0809.40): 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 0809.40: Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of plums and sloes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plums and sloes worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plums and sloes to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of plums and sloes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plums and sloes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plums and sloes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $870 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plums and sloes?
The HS code for plums and sloes is subheading 0809.40. 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 0809 page.
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