Export Ginger, turmeric & other spices from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported US$287M of ginger, turmeric & other spices (HS 0910) in 2025. India supplied US$29.2M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$11.8M, a gap of US$17.4M. Pakistan's share of the market is 4.1%.
That gap matters: buyers in Saudi Arabia already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. 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 81 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 3rd of 82 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list ginger, turmeric & other spices with Saudi Arabia as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 81/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$11.75M
- From India (2025)
- US$29.16M
- Market size
- US$286.85M
- 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 ginger, turmeric & other spices does Saudi Arabia import?
Saudi Arabia imported US$287M of ginger, turmeric & other spices (HS 0910) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export ginger, turmeric & other spices to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$11.8M of ginger, turmeric & other spices to Saudi Arabia in 2025, 4.1% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Saudi Arabia for ginger, turmeric & other spices?
India leads: US$29.2M against Pakistan's US$11.8M in 2025, a gap of US$17.4M.
How can I start exporting ginger, turmeric & other spices 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.