Roasted coffee beans imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $149.2 million of roasted coffee beans in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $149.2M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $114.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $110.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $93.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $80.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $63.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 3.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports roasted coffee beans from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), Ethiopia (19%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $33.6M | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $28.4M | 19% |
| Italy | $13.3M | 8.9% |
| Switzerland | $11.9M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $9.3M | 6.2% |
| France | $8.7M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 4.2% |
| Yemen | $4.9M | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $4.1M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $3.3M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.12 per kg, 29% below the world average of $11.44, 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.
Roasted coffee beans exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of roasted coffee beans by Saudi Arabia reached $8.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (35%), Kuwait (28%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+629% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $3.0M | 35% |
| Kuwait | $2.5M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 16% |
| Qatar | $542K | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $333K | 3.9% |
| Oman | $205K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $170K | 2% |
| Yemen | $96K | 1.1% |
| United States | $83K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $76K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia roasted coffee beans imports (HS 0901.21): 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 0901.21: Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated.
Common questions
What is the value of roasted coffee beans imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported roasted coffee beans worth $149.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply roasted coffee beans to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($33.6 million), followed by Ethiopia (19%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of roasted coffee beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.12 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $11.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of roasted coffee beans to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $149.2 million in 2024, an increase of 330%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export roasted coffee beans?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $140.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for roasted coffee beans?
The HS code for roasted coffee beans is subheading 0901.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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