Shelled cashew nuts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $117.5 million of shelled cashew nuts in 2024 (17.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value rose 14% on 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 | $117.5M | 17.9K t |
| 2023 | $102.8M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $88.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $76.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $76.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $86.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $83.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $83.9M | 7.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports shelled cashew nuts from
Vietnam alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $76.7M | 65% |
| India | $28.6M | 24% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 5.6% |
| United States | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $830K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $703K | 0.6% |
| China | $441K | 0.4% |
| Benin | $433K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $186K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $131K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.56 per kg, close to the world average of $5.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled cashew nuts exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $340 thousand of shelled cashew nuts in 2024 (31 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia shelled cashew nuts imports (HS 0801.32): 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 0801.32: Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled cashew nuts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported shelled cashew nuts worth $117.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 202 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled cashew nuts to Saudi Arabia?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($76.7 million), followed by India (24%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.56 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $5.61 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 cashew nuts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.9 million in 2017 to $117.5 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $89.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export shelled cashew nuts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $340 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $117.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled cashew nuts?
The HS code for shelled cashew nuts is subheading 0801.32. 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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