Walnuts in shell imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of walnuts in shell by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 45% 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 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 664 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 476 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 505 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 748 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 421 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 782 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 601 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports walnuts in shell from
Most of the value came from Chile (32%), Myanmar (19%), China (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $904K | 32% |
| Myanmar | $551K | 19% |
| China | $436K | 15% |
| Indonesia | $413K | 15% |
| Thailand | $357K | 13% |
| United States | $128K | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $58K | 2% |
| Syria | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia walnuts in shell imports (HS 0802.31): 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 0802.31: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of walnuts in shell imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported walnuts in shell worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply walnuts in shell to Saudi Arabia?
Chile was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($904 thousand), followed by Myanmar (19%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of walnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $2.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of walnuts in shell to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for walnuts in shell?
The HS code for walnuts in shell is subheading 0802.31. 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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