Colored flat glass sheets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported colored flat glass sheets worth $3.0 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 168 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.0 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 | $3.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 797 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $17K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $104K | 54 t |
| 2018 | $190K | 35 t |
| 2017 | $253K | 361 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports colored flat glass sheets from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 71% |
| Tanzania | $293K | 9.8% |
| Pakistan | $211K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $113K | 3.8% |
| Kuwait | $56K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $45K | 1.5% |
| India | $42K | 1.4% |
| United States | $41K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 1.3% |
| Estonia | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 77% below the world average of $4.78, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia colored flat glass sheets imports (HS 7003.12): 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 7003.12: Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of colored flat glass sheets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported colored flat glass sheets worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored flat glass sheets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Tanzania (10%) and Pakistan (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored flat glass sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $4.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored flat glass sheets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $253 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored flat glass sheets?
The HS code for colored flat glass sheets is subheading 7003.12. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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