Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia grows some chilies in irrigated farms and greenhouses—primarily Indian/Pakistani-type long green chilies and medium-hot annuum varieties—but is also a major importer of green chilies from India and other countries.

Indian G4 and similar green chilies are shipped regularly to meet demand, especially from large South Asian communities and increasingly from locals embracing spicier food. In Saudi and broader Gulf cuisine, green chilies are used in kabsa/machboos rice, stews, and grilled-meat accompaniments, while dried red chilies appear in spice mixes.

Indian and Pakistani restaurants rely heavily on bird’s eye and long green mirchi for curries and pickles. The overall flavour profile ranges from fresh, grassy heat in green chilies to deeper warmth from dried powders; exports of Saudi-grown chilies are minor compared to imports.