Aluminium foil rolled imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $187.8 million of aluminium foil rolled in 2024 (57.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $187.8M | 57.6K t |
| 2023 | $150.9M | 35.7K t |
| 2022 | $205.4M | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $139.3M | 40.7K t |
| 2020 | $119.5M | 47.8K t |
| 2019 | $126.3M | 48.4K t |
| 2018 | $131.6M | 45.5K t |
| 2017 | $113.3M | 41.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminium foil rolled from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $171.2M | 91% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.2M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $894K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $718K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $638K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $526K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $480K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $369K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, close to the world average of $4.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium foil rolled exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported aluminium foil rolled worth $7.6 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). China alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+514% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium foil rolled imports (HS 7607.11): 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 7607.11: Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil rolled imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminium foil rolled worth $187.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 216 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil rolled to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($171.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (3%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil rolled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium foil rolled to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113.3 million in 2017 to $187.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $205.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $146.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aluminium foil rolled?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $180.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil rolled?
The HS code for aluminium foil rolled is subheading 7607.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
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