Cellular rubber sheets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.5 million of cellular rubber sheets in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 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 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cellular rubber sheets from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (30%), China (25%), Egypt (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 30% |
| China | $1.4M | 25% |
| Egypt | $544K | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $404K | 7.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $359K | 6.5% |
| India | $231K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $215K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $137K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $137K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $104K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.96, 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 rubber sheets exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $249 thousand of cellular rubber sheets in 2024 (81 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (49%), Qatar (43%), Egypt (4%).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cellular rubber sheets imports (HS 4008.11): 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 4008.11: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular rubber sheets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cellular rubber sheets worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular rubber sheets to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (25%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular rubber sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular rubber sheets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cellular rubber sheets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $249 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular rubber sheets?
The HS code for cellular rubber sheets is subheading 4008.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
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