Pumpkins and squash imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported pumpkins and squash worth $3.3 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 million.
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 | $3.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $377K | 334 t |
| 2017 | $152K | 86 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pumpkins and squash from
Bangladesh alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $2.3M | 68% |
| India | $261K | 7.8% |
| Oman | $212K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $162K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $131K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $81K | 2.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $70K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $32K | 1% |
| Syria | $23K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $21K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pumpkins and squash exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of pumpkins and squash by Saudi Arabia reached $703 thousand in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (33%), Germany (25%), Bahrain (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $235K | 33% |
| Germany | $178K | 25% |
| Bahrain | $171K | 24% |
| Kuwait | $74K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 4.8% |
| Iceland | $9K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia pumpkins and squash imports (HS 0709.93): 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 0709.93: Vegetables: pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of pumpkins and squash imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pumpkins and squash worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumpkins and squash to Saudi Arabia?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (8%) and Oman (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumpkins and squash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pumpkins and squash to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $152 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export pumpkins and squash?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $703 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Germany and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumpkins and squash?
The HS code for pumpkins and squash is subheading 0709.93. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 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 pumpkins and squash 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.