Black printing ink imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $7.0 million of black printing ink in 2024 (612 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.9 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 | $7.0M | 612 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 452 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 472 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 449 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 574 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 495 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 577 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 558 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports black printing ink from
The largest suppliers were France (21%), United Kingdom (13%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $882K | 13% |
| China | $773K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $735K | 11% |
| Japan | $570K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $478K | 6.9% |
| India | $308K | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $204K | 2.9% |
| United States | $184K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $168K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.35 per kg, 30% above the world average of $8.74. 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.
Black printing ink exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported black printing ink worth $392 thousand (41 tonnes). Qatar alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia black printing ink imports (HS 3215.11): 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 3215.11: Ink: for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of black printing ink imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported black printing ink worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 612 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply black printing ink to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of black printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.35 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $8.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of black printing ink to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export black printing ink?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $392 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Yemen and Djibouti. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for black printing ink?
The HS code for black printing ink is subheading 3215.11. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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