Onions in Saudi Arabia | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Saudi Arabia exported $1.23M in Onions, making it the 86th largest exporter of Onions in the world. At the same year, Onions was the 609th most exported product in Saudi Arabia. The main destination of Onions exports from Saudi Arabia are: Kuwait ($508k), Iraq ($248k), Qatar ($189k), United Arab Emirates ($92.8k), and Djibouti ($79.8k).

The fastest growing export markets for Onions of Saudi Arabia between 2022 and 2023 were Iraq ($248k), Kuwait ($246k), and Qatar ($189k).

Imports In 2023, Saudi Arabia imported $135M in Onions, becoming the 17th largest importer of Onions in the world. At the same year, Onions was the 249th most imported product in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia imports Onions primarily from: China ($55.3M), Yemen ($26.5M), Egypt ($21.8M), United Arab Emirates ($9.34M), and India ($7.33M).

The fastest growing import markets in Onions for Saudi Arabia between 2022 and 2023 were China ($8.89M), Yemen ($3.57M), and Pakistan ($2.93M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$1.23M

IMPORTS (2023)$135M

NET TRADE (2023)-$134M

In 2023, Saudi Arabia exported $1.23M in Onions. The main destinations of Saudi Arabia exports on Onions were Kuwait ($508k), Iraq ($248k), Qatar ($189k), United Arab Emirates ($92.8k), and Djibouti ($79.8k).

In 2023, Saudi Arabia imported $135M in Onions, mainly from China ($55.3M), Yemen ($26.5M), Egypt ($21.8M), United Arab Emirates ($9.34M), and India ($7.33M).