Prepared citrus fruit imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported prepared citrus fruit worth $2.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 3.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared citrus fruit from
Spain alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.4M | 53% |
| China | $965K | 36% |
| United States | $153K | 5.7% |
| Brazil | $46K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $26K | 1% |
| France | $25K | 1% |
| Morocco | $13K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.59. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared citrus fruit imports (HS 2008.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2008.30: Fruit: citrus, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared citrus fruit imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared citrus fruit worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared citrus fruit to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (36%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared citrus fruit to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared citrus fruit?
The HS code for prepared citrus fruit is subheading 2008.30. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Saudi Arabia trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World prepared citrus fruit trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.