Spices (other varieties) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spices (other varieties) by Saudi Arabia reached $68.2 million in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $68.2M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $55.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $57.0M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $65.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 9.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports spices (other varieties) from
The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (28%), Pakistan (16%), Jordan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $19.3M | 28% |
| Pakistan | $10.9M | 16% |
| Jordan | $7.2M | 11% |
| Syria | $5.8M | 8.5% |
| India | $5.4M | 7.9% |
| United States | $5.1M | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 3% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Palestine | $1.6M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, close to the world average of $2.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spices (other varieties) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $31.1 million of spices (other varieties) in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported spices (other varieties) worth $68.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to Saudi Arabia?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and Jordan (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $68.2 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export spices (other varieties)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $31.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Jordan and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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