Electric lighter imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric lighter by Saudi Arabia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (848 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 848 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 596 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 498 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 440 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 461 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 293 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 91 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports electric lighter from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 77% |
| United States | $420K | 13% |
| Luxembourg | $62K | 1.8% |
| France | $54K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $49K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $34K | 1% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, 54% below the world average of $8.56, 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 electric lighter imports (HS 9613.80): 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 9613.80: Lighters: whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613.
Common questions
What is the value of electric lighter imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported electric lighter worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric lighter to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Luxembourg (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $8.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric lighter to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2019 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric lighter?
The HS code for electric lighter is subheading 9613.80. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
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