Watermelons imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported watermelons worth $8.1 million (14.9 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.8 million.
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 | $8.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 35.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 39.3K t |
| 2020 | $935K | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $616K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $437K | 740 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports watermelons from
The largest suppliers were Yemen (42%), Egypt (21%), Jordan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Watermelons exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported watermelons worth $1.4 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (38%), Qatar (26%), Bahrain (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia watermelons imports (HS 0807.11): 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 0807.11: Fruit, edible: watermelons, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of watermelons imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported watermelons worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply watermelons to Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Jordan (16%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of watermelons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of watermelons to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $437 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export watermelons?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for watermelons?
The HS code for watermelons is subheading 0807.11. 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 0807 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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