Vegetable seeds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported vegetable seeds worth $46.1 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% 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 | $46.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.1M | 773 t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 921 t |
| 2018 | $32.6M | 765 t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 583 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vegetable seeds from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (31%), United States (10%), Peru (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $14.1M | 31% |
| United States | $4.4M | 9.6% |
| Peru | $3.8M | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $3.8M | 8.2% |
| India | $3.0M | 6.6% |
| China | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Chile | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.38 per kg, 26% below the world average of $36.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable seeds exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported vegetable seeds worth $333 thousand (45 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (37%), Yemen (33%), United States (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $123K | 37% |
| Yemen | $109K | 33% |
| United States | $21K | 6.4% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 5.5% |
| Qatar | $17K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $13K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.3% |
| Oman | $4K | 1.1% |
| Sudan | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vegetable seeds imports (HS 1209.91): 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 1209.91: Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable seeds imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vegetable seeds worth $46.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable seeds to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Peru (8%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.38 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $36.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable seeds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $46.1 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export vegetable seeds?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $333 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Yemen and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable seeds?
The HS code for vegetable seeds is subheading 1209.91. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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