Expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.5 million of expanded polystyrene film and sheet in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.7 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 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 3.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports expanded polystyrene film and sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Kuwait (35%), Qatar (17%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+909% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 41% |
| Kuwait | $1.9M | 35% |
| Qatar | $933K | 17% |
| Germany | $135K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $58K | 1.1% |
| United States | $29K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $6K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, close to the world average of $3.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded polystyrene film and sheet exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $3.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.5M | 85% |
| Bahrain | $233K | 7.9% |
| Oman | $69K | 2.3% |
| United States | $69K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $12K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $10K | 0.3% |
| Yemen | $4K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia expanded polystyrene film and sheet imports (HS 3921.11): 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 3921.11: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of styrene, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded polystyrene film and sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported expanded polystyrene film and sheet worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded polystyrene film and sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Kuwait (35%) and Qatar (17%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 909% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded polystyrene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded polystyrene film and sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2020 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet?
The HS code for expanded polystyrene film and sheet is subheading 3921.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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