Sweet potatoes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $20.5 million of sweet potatoes in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 194 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 138% 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 | $20.5M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2020 | $149K | 159 t |
| 2019 | $422K | 466 t |
| 2018 | $41K | 108 t |
| 2017 | $48K | 48 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sweet potatoes from
Egypt alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $19.9M | 97% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 0.7% |
| United States | $126K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $108K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $55K | 0.3% |
| France | $40K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $36K | 0.2% |
| India | $22K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.1% |
| China | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sweet potatoes imports (HS 0714.20): 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 0714.20: Vegetable roots and tubers: sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet potatoes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sweet potatoes worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet potatoes to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (1%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweet potatoes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48 thousand in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet potatoes?
The HS code for sweet potatoes is subheading 0714.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 page.
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