Agglomerated cork articles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of agglomerated cork articles by Saudi Arabia reached $5.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $76.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 98 t |
| 2022 | $76.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 739 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $237K | 45 t |
| 2018 | $178K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $165K | 27 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports agglomerated cork articles from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Italy (18%), Sweden (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 30% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 18% |
| Sweden | $353K | 6.4% |
| Japan | $295K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $269K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $229K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $199K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $198K | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $171K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $163K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 57% below the world average of $6.84, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Agglomerated cork articles exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $9.8 million of agglomerated cork articles in 2024 (65 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 111 countries for exports of this product. United Kingdom alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.0M | 61% |
| United States | $3.7M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Finland | $2K | 0% |
| Oman | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia agglomerated cork articles imports (HS 4504.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4504.90: Cork: articles of agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance), n.e.c. in heading no. 4504.
Common questions
What is the value of agglomerated cork articles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported agglomerated cork articles worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 191 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply agglomerated cork articles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of agglomerated cork articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $6.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of agglomerated cork articles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $76.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export agglomerated cork articles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $5.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for agglomerated cork articles?
The HS code for agglomerated cork articles is subheading 4504.90. It sits in HS chapter 45 (cork and articles of cork). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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