Shelled macadamia imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported shelled macadamia worth $4.3 million (514 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.4 million.
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 | 514 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 366 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 288 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 265 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 315 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 114 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 121 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports shelled macadamia from
South Africa alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 68% |
| China | $824K | 19% |
| Australia | $159K | 3.7% |
| Myanmar | $151K | 3.5% |
| United States | $90K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $59K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $23K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.44 per kg, close to the world average of $9.36.
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 macadamia imports (HS 0802.62): 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 0802.62: Nuts, edible: macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled macadamia imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported shelled macadamia worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 514 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled macadamia to Saudi Arabia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (19%) and Australia (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled macadamia per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.44 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $9.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shelled macadamia to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled macadamia?
The HS code for shelled macadamia is subheading 0802.62. 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 0802 page.
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