Shelled brazil nuts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shelled brazil nuts by Saudi Arabia reached $4.3 million in 2024 (539 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 170% 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 | $4.3M | 539 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 613 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 159 t |
| 2021 | $245K | 32 t |
| 2020 | $244K | 41 t |
| 2019 | $164K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $189K | 18 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports shelled brazil nuts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 65% |
| Bolivia | $408K | 9.6% |
| Peru | $399K | 9.4% |
| India | $225K | 5.3% |
| China | $179K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $138K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $111K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.91 per kg, close to the world average of $6.91.
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 shelled brazil nuts imports (HS 0801.22): 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 0801.22: Nuts, edible: brazil nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled brazil nuts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported shelled brazil nuts worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 539 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled brazil nuts to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Bolivia (10%) and Peru (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled brazil nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.91 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled brazil nuts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled brazil nuts?
The HS code for shelled brazil nuts is subheading 0801.22. 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 0801 page.
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