Desk cutlery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported desk cutlery worth $4.2 million (749 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $4.2M | 749 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 591 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 564 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 263 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 342 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 631 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 435 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 470 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports desk cutlery from
China alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 82% |
| Germany | $363K | 8.7% |
| Vietnam | $124K | 3% |
| Spain | $93K | 2.2% |
| India | $40K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.4% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.57 per kg, 23% below the world average of $7.24, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia desk cutlery imports (HS 8214.10): 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 8214.10: Cutlery: paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of desk cutlery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported desk cutlery worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 749 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply desk cutlery to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of desk cutlery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.57 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $7.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of desk cutlery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for desk cutlery?
The HS code for desk cutlery is subheading 8214.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8214 page.
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