Ceramic insulators imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $41.7 million of ceramic insulators in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $41.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 13.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ceramic insulators from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Germany (27%), Sweden (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.7M | 40% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 27% |
| Sweden | $4.9M | 12% |
| Slovakia | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $846K | 2% |
| Turkey | $325K | 0.8% |
| United States | $271K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, close to the world average of $3.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ceramic insulators imports (HS 8546.20): 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 8546.20: Electrical insulators: of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic insulators imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ceramic insulators worth $41.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic insulators to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by Germany (27%) and Sweden (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic insulators to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $41.7 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic insulators?
The HS code for ceramic insulators is subheading 8546.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8546 page.
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