Concrete shuttering imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $19.0 million of concrete shuttering in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $19.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports concrete shuttering from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $11.7M | 62% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| China | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| Slovenia | $1.5M | 8% |
| Italy | $300K | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $185K | 1% |
| Australia | $36K | 0.2% |
| United States | $36K | 0.2% |
| Estonia | $35K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete shuttering exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported concrete shuttering worth $830 thousand (453 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $496K | 60% |
| Bahrain | $230K | 28% |
| Qatar | $99K | 12% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia concrete shuttering imports (HS 4418.40): 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 4418.40: Wood: shuttering for concrete constructional work.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete shuttering imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported concrete shuttering worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 196 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete shuttering to Saudi Arabia?
Austria was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete shuttering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete shuttering to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 411%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export concrete shuttering?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $830 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete shuttering?
The HS code for concrete shuttering is subheading 4418.40. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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