Tea · importers
Saudi Arabia reports $1.6B in the chapter that holds tea, coffee, mate and spices, eleventh in the world, and tea is central to everyday hospitality there.
| Market | HS 09 imports |
|---|---|
| United States | $11.7B |
| Germany | $6.5B |
| France | $4.0B |
| Italy | $3.4B |
| Canada | $2.4B |
Figures are for the whole of HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices); tea is only part of it. Source: UN Comtrade, as reported by national authorities; latest available year per market.
The chapter is 0.7% of Saudi Arabia’s $232.8B imports and ranks 31st among its import chapters, higher than in many larger economies. The country holds 2.4% of reported world imports of the chapter. Coffee, tea and spices are all part of daily and formal hospitality, so all three feature in the total, and tea’s exact share cannot be seen.
Tea is served constantly in homes, offices and shops, and much of it is strong black tea, often brewed with spices or mint or served sweet. Importers buy black tea in volume, and packers make branded packs for retail and catering. Flavoured and green teas serve a smaller but growing modern segment.
Ask the buyer which grades and pack formats sell best, and whether it also distributes coffee and spices, since many importers handle all three. Expect buyers to be sensitive to price per kilogram in bulk black tea, and to expect prompt, reliable delivery, so back your offer with a shipping schedule you can meet.
China, the USA, the United Arab Emirates and India lead the overall source list, which covers all goods. The UAE’s presence points to Gulf trading hubs, so ask whether the buyer imports direct. Import, food-safety and conformity requirements are set by the authorities and can change, so confirm them.
Customs shipment records for the tea heading isolate tea from coffee and spices and list receivers with weights.
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The whole coffee, tea, mate and spices chapter, 2.4% of reported world imports.
Mostly strong black tea, plus a smaller modern market for flavoured and green teas.
Many handle tea, coffee and spices together.
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