Saffron Prices in Saudi Arabia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (SAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1,223.10 | 4,587 | ▲ 129.8% | ▲ 129.8% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the saffron price in Saudi Arabia available is US$ 1,223.10 per kg (4,587 SAR), up 129.8% year-on-year.
Saudi Arabia exported saffron valued at US$177,249 in 2024, ranking 25th among 73 exporters and accounting for 0.2% of global exports. Exports declined by 31.6% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$1223.1 per kg. Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of saffron.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - saffron in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported saffron valued at US$177,249 in 2024, ranking 25th among 73 exporters and accounting for 0.2% of global exports. Exports declined by 31.6% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$1223.1 per kg. Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of saffron.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported $177.2K of saffron▼ 31.6% YoY. That ranks #25 worldwide (0.2% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top saffron exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Spain $56.2M · 57.5%
- #2 Netherlands $8.6M · 8.8%
- #3 Oman $5.4M · 5.6%
- #4 France $4.3M · 4.4%
- #5 India $3.6M · 3.7%
Annual export data Saudi Arabia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177.2K | - | - |
| 2023 | $259.2K | 0.2 t | $1223.08 |
| 2022 | $190.3K | 0.4 t | $532.33 |
| 2021 | $303.7K | 16.2 t | $18.8 |
| 2020 | $193.4K | 7.8 t | $24.75 |
HS Code
saffron is traded under Harmonized System code 0910.20. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.