Fresh Plantain Prices & Trade in Saudi Arabia — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Plantain Puree, Frozen Plantain, Plantain Flour, Dried Plantain
HS Code
080310
Last Updated
2026-09-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-21.
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Plantain in Saudi Arabia (HS Code 080310)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,138,760 | 7,877,531 USD |
| 2022 | 1,693,326 | 1,898,277 USD |
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Plantain in Saudi Arabia (HS Code 080310)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 210,180,245 | 228,486,098 USD |
| 2022 | 318,547,340 | 295,052,293 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh plantain in Saudi Arabia is primarily an import-supplied, consumer market with minimal domestic production. Market access and clearance for fresh fruits/vegetables is shaped by import licensing/registration and border inspection processes, including documentary and physical checks. Available trade statistics typically aggregate plantains with bananas under HS 080300; in 2023, Saudi Arabia’s HS 080300 imports were reported at about USD 259.25 million, with Ecuador and the Philippines among the top suppliers. Plantain-only volumes are not separately identified in that HS 080300 aggregate, so plantain-specific market sizing is treated as a data gap.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer)
Domestic RoleDomestic market supplied mainly by imports; no significant primary production base
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityImport availability is primarily driven by supplier-country harvest schedules and shipping/clearance logistics rather than local seasonality.
Specification
Packaging
- Packaging/boxes used for fresh fruit consignments are expected to meet relevant Gulf requirements for fresh fruit/vegetable boxes (GSO 124) where applicable.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Origin packhouse & export documentation → refrigerated transport (typically sea) → arrival at Saudi port/airport border inspection → customs clearance via broker/importer → wholesale redistribution → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Quality is highly sensitive to cold-chain continuity and clearance time; delays can accelerate ripening and reduce saleable shelf life.
Shelf Life
- Commercial shelf life is strongly affected by transit time, handling damage, and the ripening stage at arrival.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighSaudi fresh fruit and vegetable shipments can be blocked if import licensing/registration and phytosanitary documentation requirements are not met, and the authorities can stop shipments from epidemic-hit exporting countries under the vegetables/fruits import mechanism.Maintain valid MEWA import licensing coverage and SFDA importer/product registration; verify phytosanitary certificates and monitor official circulars/bans for origin countries before shipment.
Documentation Gap MediumBorder inspection includes documentary and identity checks; missing, inconsistent, or uncertified documents can trigger holds, sampling, or rejection, increasing demurrage risk and quality loss for perishable fruit.Run a pre-shipment document reconciliation against SFDA/ZATCA checklists (invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, packing list, phytosanitary) and align commodity description/HS usage across all documents.
Logistics MediumClearance delays and refrigerated logistics disruptions can rapidly reduce remaining shelf life (over-ripening, bruising, shrink), directly impacting importer margins and customer complaints.Use pre-arrival electronic submission via Fasah, book priority inspection slots where available, and specify reefer set-point/monitoring plus contingency routing to reduce time-to-release.
FAQ
What documents are commonly required to clear a shipment of fresh plantains in Saudi Arabia?For fresh fruits and vegetables, SFDA’s clearance conditions list documents such as a phytosanitary certificate (or phytosanitary certificate for re-export), a copy of the customs declaration, purchase invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin. Customs guidance also commonly references standard shipping documents like the bill of lading.
Can fresh plantain shipments be stopped or refused entry due to compliance issues in Saudi Arabia?Yes. SFDA states that imported food consignments can be rejected during inspection steps (including documentary, identity, physical examination, and laboratory testing when needed). Separately, the MEWA import mechanism described in Saudi media reporting notes that shipments of fruits and vegetables from epidemic-hit countries can be stopped and that import licensing and phytosanitary certification are required under that mechanism.
How early should importers submit customs paperwork for fresh plantain shipments to avoid clearance delays?ZATCA’s import instructions and Fasah’s clearance program guidance emphasize pre-arrival submission of required documents and completing the customs declaration in advance through the Fasah platform (commonly at least 48 hours before arrival, depending on port/program requirements).
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