Bitumen roofing sheets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.9 million of bitumen roofing sheets in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 136% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $5.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bitumen roofing sheets from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), Egypt (23%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 38% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 24% |
| Italy | $695K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $595K | 10% |
| Germany | $283K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $281K | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $251K | 4.3% |
| China | $83K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.7% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 77% above the world average of $0.87. 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.
Bitumen roofing sheets exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of bitumen roofing sheets by Saudi Arabia reached $72.5 million in 2024 (115.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 109 countries. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (35%), Kuwait (28%), Oman (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bitumen roofing sheets imports (HS 6807.10): 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 6807.10: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen roofing sheets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bitumen roofing sheets worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 136% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen roofing sheets to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 655% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen roofing sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bitumen roofing sheets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 483%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bitumen roofing sheets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $72.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman. That compares with imports of $5.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bitumen roofing sheets?
The HS code for bitumen roofing sheets is subheading 6807.10. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
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