Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported ceramic flooring blocks and tiles worth $10.3 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.5 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 | $10.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $29.1M | 20.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ceramic flooring blocks and tiles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 89% |
| United States | $372K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $293K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $151K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $108K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $94K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 377% above the world average of $0.62. 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.
Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported ceramic flooring blocks and tiles worth $6.8 million (33.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. One buyer market dominates: Syria accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $5.5M | 81% |
| United Arab Emirates | $720K | 11% |
| Jordan | $407K | 6% |
| Lebanon | $67K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.7% |
| Palestine | $33K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ceramic flooring blocks and tiles imports (HS 6904.90): 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 6904.90: Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks).
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ceramic flooring blocks and tiles worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic flooring blocks and tiles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 377% above the world average of $0.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.1 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2019 at $29.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export ceramic flooring blocks and tiles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic flooring blocks and tiles?
The HS code for ceramic flooring blocks and tiles is subheading 6904.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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