Decorative plaque imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported decorative plaque worth $2.1 million (163 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.4 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 | $2.1M | 163 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $807K | 20 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 83 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $757K | 22 t |
| 2017 | $737K | 38 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports decorative plaque from
The largest suppliers were United States (15%), United Kingdom (14%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $324K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $297K | 14% |
| China | $205K | 9.7% |
| Brazil | $200K | 9.5% |
| Mexico | $142K | 6.7% |
| France | $132K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $129K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $123K | 5.8% |
| Oman | $111K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $70K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.89 per kg, 93% below the world average of $184.36, 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.
Decorative plaque exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported decorative plaque worth $835 thousand (4 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+568% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $707K | 85% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 8.1% |
| France | $13K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.5% |
| United States | $4K | 0.5% |
| Yemen | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia decorative plaque imports (HS 9701.90): 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 9701.90: Artwork: collages and similar decorative plaques.
Common questions
What is the value of decorative plaque imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported decorative plaque worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply decorative plaque to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($324 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 809% on the year.
What is the average import price of decorative plaque per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.89 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $184.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of decorative plaque to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $737 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export decorative plaque?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $835 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for decorative plaque?
The HS code for decorative plaque is subheading 9701.90. It sits in HS chapter 97 (works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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