Cellular PVC foam sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellular pvc foam sheet by Saudi Arabia reached $8.3 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.2 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 | $8.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 3.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cellular pvc foam sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 82% |
| Netherlands | $299K | 3.6% |
| Kuwait | $298K | 3.6% |
| France | $200K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $183K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $160K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $59K | 0.7% |
| India | $57K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.89, 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.
Cellular PVC foam sheet exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cellular pvc foam sheet worth $4.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (25%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Oman (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cellular pvc foam sheet imports (HS 3921.12): 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 3921.12: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular pvc foam sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cellular pvc foam sheet worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular pvc foam sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (4%) and Kuwait (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular pvc foam sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular pvc foam sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cellular pvc foam sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet?
The HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet is subheading 3921.12. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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