Chopped glass fibres imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported chopped glass fibres worth $4.8 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.7 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 | $4.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 5.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports chopped glass fibres from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 70% |
| Malaysia | $692K | 14% |
| Japan | $492K | 10% |
| Egypt | $257K | 5.4% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.16, 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.
Chopped glass fibres exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported chopped glass fibres worth $211 thousand (161 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $191K | 91% |
| Germany | $18K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.5% |
| Malta | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia chopped glass fibres imports (HS 7019.11): 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 7019.11: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm.
Common questions
What is the value of chopped glass fibres imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported chopped glass fibres worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply chopped glass fibres to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Malaysia (14%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of chopped glass fibres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chopped glass fibres to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export chopped glass fibres?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chopped glass fibres?
The HS code for chopped glass fibres is subheading 7019.11. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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