Carbides (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported carbides (other types) worth $4.1 million (50 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $4.1M | 50 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $929K | 15 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 15 t |
| 2020 | $307K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $737K | 11 t |
| 2018 | $199K | 17 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 19 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports carbides (other types) from
United States alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.6M | 86% |
| Canada | $210K | 5.1% |
| France | $169K | 4.1% |
| China | $116K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.75 per kg, 139% above the world average of $34.63. 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 carbides (other types) imports (HS 2849.90): 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 2849.90: Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of carbides (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported carbides (other types) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbides (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Canada (5%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbides (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.75 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $34.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbides (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 312%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbides (other types)?
The HS code for carbides (other types) is subheading 2849.90. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2849 page.
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