Backed aluminium foil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported backed aluminium foil worth $55.1 million (18.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $71.3 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 | $55.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $71.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $44.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.7M | 11.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports backed aluminium foil from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.5M | 70% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 6.8% |
| Greece | $2.8M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $668K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $376K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $298K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 46% below the world average of $5.43, 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.
Backed aluminium foil exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $20.7 million of backed aluminium foil in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $10.6M | 51% |
| Egypt | $9.8M | 47% |
| Australia | $184K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $27K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 0% |
| Canada | $5K | 0% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported backed aluminium foil worth $55.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Greece (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.7 million in 2017 to $55.1 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $71.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export backed aluminium foil?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $20.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Egypt and Australia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. 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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