Aluminium powder flakes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.6 million of aluminium powder flakes in 2024 (922 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 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 | $3.6M | 922 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 864 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 767 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 835 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 784 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 616 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 722 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminium powder flakes from
Bahrain alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $2.2M | 63% |
| India | $870K | 24% |
| France | $175K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $146K | 4.1% |
| United States | $102K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $21K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.4% |
| China | $11K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, 156% above the world average of $1.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium powder flakes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.4 million of aluminium powder flakes in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Malaysia alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 72% |
| Hong Kong | $607K | 26% |
| China | $67K | 2.8% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminium powder flakes imports (HS 7603.20): 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 7603.20: Aluminium: powders of lamellar structure, flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium powder flakes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminium powder flakes worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 922 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium powder flakes to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (24%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium powder flakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $1.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium powder flakes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aluminium powder flakes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium powder flakes?
The HS code for aluminium powder flakes is subheading 7603.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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