Colored float glass sheets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported colored float glass sheets worth $33.5 million (63.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 180 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $33.5M | 63.6K t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 39.3K t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 34.3K t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 34.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 26.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 6.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports colored float glass sheets from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United Arab Emirates (38%), Egypt (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.6M | 38% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $527K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $341K | 1% |
| India | $238K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $202K | 0.6% |
| United States | $188K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored float glass sheets exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of colored float glass sheets by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (29%), Qatar (15%), Ecuador (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia colored float glass sheets imports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported colored float glass sheets worth $33.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 180 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored float glass sheets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (38%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored float glass sheets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $33.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export colored float glass sheets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Qatar and Ecuador. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $30.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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