Aluminium foil unrolled exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $49.5 million of aluminium foil unrolled in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 391% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 695 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 561 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports aluminium foil unrolled to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.80 per kg, close to the world average of $6.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium foil unrolled imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $36.6 million of aluminium foil unrolled in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.3M | 64% |
| France | $7.5M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| India | $684K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $387K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $296K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $188K | 0.5% |
| United States | $183K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $155K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium foil unrolled exports (HS 7607.19): 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 7607.19: Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil unrolled exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported aluminium foil unrolled worth $49.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 391% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium foil unrolled from Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($43.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and Kuwait (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium foil unrolled per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.80 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $6.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium foil unrolled from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $49.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import aluminium foil unrolled?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $36.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil unrolled?
The HS code for aluminium foil unrolled is subheading 7607.19. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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