Aluminium collapsible tubes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium collapsible tubes by Saudi Arabia reached $7.1 million in 2024 (534 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.5 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 | $7.1M | 534 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 509 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 526 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 555 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 533 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 413 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 762 t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 4.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminium collapsible tubes from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+672% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 54% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 16% |
| Austria | $622K | 8.8% |
| Bulgaria | $526K | 7.4% |
| Pakistan | $521K | 7.3% |
| Sweden | $268K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $89K | 1.3% |
| India | $82K | 1.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.31 per kg, close to the world average of $13.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium collapsible tubes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $316 thousand of aluminium collapsible tubes in 2024 (111 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium collapsible tubes imports (HS 7612.10): 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 7612.10: Aluminium: collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium collapsible tubes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminium collapsible tubes worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 534 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium collapsible tubes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Austria (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium collapsible tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium collapsible tubes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $14.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aluminium collapsible tubes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $316 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Bahrain and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium collapsible tubes?
The HS code for aluminium collapsible tubes is subheading 7612.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7612 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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