Expanded mineral materials imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of expanded mineral materials by Saudi Arabia reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 771 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports expanded mineral materials from
Netherlands alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $573K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $447K | 11% |
| United States | $411K | 9.9% |
| Norway | $190K | 4.6% |
| China | $78K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $42K | 1% |
| Ukraine | $23K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.5% |
| India | $18K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 317% above the world average of $0.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded mineral materials exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $413 thousand of expanded mineral materials in 2024 (624 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (33%), Kuwait (32%), Jordan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia expanded mineral materials imports (HS 6806.20): 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 6806.20: Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof).
Common questions
What is the value of expanded mineral materials imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported expanded mineral materials worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded mineral materials to Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded mineral materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 317% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded mineral materials to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export expanded mineral materials?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $413 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Kuwait and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded mineral materials?
The HS code for expanded mineral materials is subheading 6806.20. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6806 page.
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