Raisins imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $27.5 million of raisins in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 8.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports raisins from
Most of the value came from India (28%), Turkey (21%), Afghanistan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.7M | 28% |
| Turkey | $5.7M | 21% |
| Afghanistan | $5.4M | 20% |
| China | $2.7M | 9.7% |
| Chile | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| Yemen | $898K | 3.3% |
| United States | $599K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $229K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $98K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raisins exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported raisins worth $294 thousand (131 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (37%), United Kingdom (37%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $108K | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 37% |
| India | $39K | 13% |
| Yemen | $13K | 4.5% |
| El Salvador | $11K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 2.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $4K | 1.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.9% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia raisins imports (HS 0806.20): 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 0806.20: Fruit, edible: grapes, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of raisins imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported raisins worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply raisins to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Afghanistan (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of raisins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of raisins to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2023 at $29.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export raisins?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $294 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for raisins?
The HS code for raisins is subheading 0806.20. 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 0806 page.
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