Table olives imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of table olives by Saudi Arabia reached $76.3 million in 2024 (31.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 216 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% more than in 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 | $76.3M | 31.4K t |
| 2023 | $67.3M | 28.3K t |
| 2022 | $69.4M | 41.2K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 34.7K t |
| 2020 | $62.9M | 36.7K t |
| 2019 | $58.7M | 36.2K t |
| 2018 | $63.1M | 34.3K t |
| 2017 | $59.1M | 33.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports table olives from
Spain alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $58.5M | 77% |
| Greece | $8.4M | 11% |
| Morocco | $3.5M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $418K | 0.6% |
| Chile | $309K | 0.4% |
| Syria | $251K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $227K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $169K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Table olives exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported table olives worth $1.4 million (237 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia table olives imports (HS 2005.70): 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 2005.70: Vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of table olives imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported table olives worth $76.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply table olives to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($58.5 million), followed by Greece (11%) and Morocco (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of table olives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of table olives to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.1 million in 2017 to $76.3 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $64.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export table olives?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Greece and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $74.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for table olives?
The HS code for table olives is subheading 2005.70. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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