Bamboo charcoal imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $8.3 million of bamboo charcoal in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 138 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $26.4 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 | $8.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $26.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bamboo charcoal from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 49% above the world average of $0.82. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bamboo charcoal imports (HS 4402.10): 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 4402.10: Wood: charcoal of bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of bamboo charcoal imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bamboo charcoal worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 138 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo charcoal to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 691% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo charcoal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bamboo charcoal to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 302%. The peak was 2020 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bamboo charcoal?
The HS code for bamboo charcoal is subheading 4402.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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