Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $156.6 million of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $156.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $98.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $142.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $97.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $118.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $139.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $94.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $67.0M | 7.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $134.8M | 86% |
| Vietnam | $5.9M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $1.4M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $634K | 0.4% |
| France | $630K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $622K | 0.4% |
| United States | $600K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.29 per kg, 45% above the world average of $14.72. 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.
Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $2.6 million (470 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 75% |
| Oman | $121K | 4.7% |
| Bahrain | $108K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $95K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $83K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $28K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $24K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $17K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $156.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($134.8 million), followed by Vietnam (4%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.29 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $14.72 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 (plastic or textile, other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.0 million in 2017 to $156.6 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $114.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $154.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. 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.
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