Export Citrus fruit (kinnow) from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan is already ahead of India in Saudi Arabia for citrus fruit (kinnow) (HS 0805). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$2.4M here against India's US$130K, out of total imports of US$366M in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.6% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to Saudi Arabia grew 60% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, Saudi Arabia rates 58 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 8th of 27 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in Saudi Arabia can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 58/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$2.35M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.13M
- Market size
- US$365.56M
- Check before you export
- Food and consumer goods need Saudi conformity certification and, for food, halal approval.
- Check before you export
- A Pakistan-GCC free trade agreement was signed in preliminary form in 2023. Confirm whether it is in force before pricing on reduced duty.
How much citrus fruit (kinnow) does Saudi Arabia import?
Saudi Arabia imported US$366M of citrus fruit (kinnow) (HS 0805) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export citrus fruit (kinnow) to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$2.4M of citrus fruit (kinnow) to Saudi Arabia in 2025, 0.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Saudi Arabia for citrus fruit (kinnow)?
Pakistan leads: US$2.4M against India's US$130K in 2025.
How can I start exporting citrus fruit (kinnow) to Saudi Arabia?
Confirm your HS code, check Saudi Arabia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Saudi Arabia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Saudi Arabia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.