Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by Saudi Arabia reached $219.6 million in 2024 (367.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $347.5 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 | $219.6M | 367.7K t |
| 2023 | $238.7M | 399.4K t |
| 2022 | $333.6M | 625.9K t |
| 2021 | $238.2M | 504.8K t |
| 2020 | $347.5M | 677.1K t |
| 2019 | $284.1M | 579.0K t |
| 2018 | $262.4M | 627.0K t |
| 2017 | $241.1M | 687.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
Most of the value came from Spain (36%), Italy (21%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $79.0M | 36% |
| Italy | $46.4M | 21% |
| India | $34.9M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26.4M | 12% |
| China | $23.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $832K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $490K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $299K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by Saudi Arabia reached $104.8 million in 2024 (482.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Jordan (35%), Germany (12%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+636% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $37.2M | 36% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 7.8% |
| Iraq | $6.8M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 5.2% |
| Bahrain | $4.3M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.1M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 3.5% |
| Palestine | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $219.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 367.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($79.0 million), followed by Italy (21%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $241.1 million in 2017 to $219.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $347.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $270.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $104.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $114.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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