Prepared pineapple imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $7.6 million of prepared pineapple in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.0 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 | $7.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 13.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared pineapple from
Thailand alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $6.3M | 83% |
| Philippines | $581K | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $359K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $264K | 3.5% |
| India | $44K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.3% |
| China | $20K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $15K | 0.2% |
| San Marino | $12K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.40, 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.
Prepared pineapple exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $771 thousand of prepared pineapple in 2024 (213 tonnes). Sudan alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia prepared pineapple imports (HS 2008.20): 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 2008.20: Fruit: pineapples, 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 pineapple imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared pineapple worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared pineapple to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the Philippines (8%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared pineapple per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared pineapple to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export prepared pineapple?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $771 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Bahrain and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pineapple?
The HS code for prepared pineapple is subheading 2008.20. 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?
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