Blockboard and laminboard imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blockboard and laminboard by Saudi Arabia reached $23.4 million in 2024 (38.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 34% 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 | $23.4M | 38.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.6M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 27.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports blockboard and laminboard from
One supplier dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $14.3M | 61% |
| Indonesia | $8.0M | 34% |
| China | $969K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $122K | 0.5% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| Latvia | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 60% below the world average of $1.51, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia blockboard and laminboard imports (HS 4412.94): 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 4412.94: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner).
Common questions
What is the value of blockboard and laminboard imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported blockboard and laminboard worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply blockboard and laminboard to Saudi Arabia?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Indonesia (34%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of blockboard and laminboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $1.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blockboard and laminboard to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for blockboard and laminboard?
The HS code for blockboard and laminboard is subheading 4412.94. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
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