Fibre-cement products (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fibre-cement products (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $20.9 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 81% 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 | $20.9M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $500K | 272 t |
| 2019 | $570K | 465 t |
| 2018 | $804K | 760 t |
| 2017 | $332K | 180 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fibre-cement products (other) from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $12.2M | 59% |
| China | $1.5M | 7% |
| Thailand | $963K | 4.6% |
| India | $928K | 4.4% |
| Jordan | $874K | 4.2% |
| United States | $631K | 3% |
| South Korea | $591K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $470K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $468K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $432K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.34. 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.
Fibre-cement products (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported fibre-cement products (other) worth $1.2 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iraq (30%), Libya (21%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fibre-cement products (other) imports (HS 6811.89): 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 6811.89: Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like, other than corrugated sheets and other sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not containing asbestos.
Common questions
What is the value of fibre-cement products (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fibre-cement products (other) worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 186 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibre-cement products (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by China (7%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 939% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibre-cement products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fibre-cement products (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $332 thousand in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fibre-cement products (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Libya and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibre-cement products (other)?
The HS code for fibre-cement products (other) is subheading 6811.89. 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 6811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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