Cases and containers (leather, other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cases and containers (leather, other) by Saudi Arabia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (155 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.1 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 | $5.9M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 249 t |
| 2022 | $40.1M | 572 t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 305 t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 598 t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 283 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 76 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cases and containers (leather, other) from
Most of the value came from China (26%), India (14%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+925% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 26% |
| India | $797K | 14% |
| Italy | $679K | 12% |
| France | $528K | 9% |
| Vietnam | $452K | 7.7% |
| Switzerland | $356K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $326K | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $321K | 5.5% |
| Cambodia | $193K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $122K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.80 per kg, 48% below the world average of $72.85, 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.
Cases and containers (leather, other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cases and containers (leather, other) worth $759 thousand (23 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $491K | 65% |
| Italy | $166K | 22% |
| Egypt | $40K | 5.3% |
| Kuwait | $16K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $16K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.9% |
| United States | $5K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cases and containers (leather, other) imports (HS 4202.91): 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 4202.91: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (leather, other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cases and containers (leather, other) worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (leather, other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 925% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (leather, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.80 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $72.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cases and containers (leather, other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cases and containers (leather, other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $759 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (leather, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (leather, other) is subheading 4202.91. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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