Fibre-cement sheets and tiles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fibre-cement sheets and tiles worth $4.2 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 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 | $4.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $746K | 739 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 19.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fibre-cement sheets and tiles from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Thailand (26%), India (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 40% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 26% |
| India | $871K | 21% |
| Switzerland | $188K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $139K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $84K | 2% |
| Belgium | $73K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $42K | 1% |
| Hungary | $26K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.53, 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.
Fibre-cement sheets and tiles exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $3.0 million of fibre-cement sheets and tiles in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (22%), Kuwait (22%), Qatar (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $669K | 22% |
| Kuwait | $655K | 22% |
| Qatar | $437K | 15% |
| Jordan | $248K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $243K | 8.1% |
| Iraq | $176K | 5.9% |
| Lebanon | $117K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $112K | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $110K | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fibre-cement sheets and tiles imports (HS 6811.82): 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 6811.82: Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles (other than corrugated sheets), not containing asbestos.
Common questions
What is the value of fibre-cement sheets and tiles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fibre-cement sheets and tiles worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibre-cement sheets and tiles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Thailand (26%) and India (21%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibre-cement sheets and tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fibre-cement sheets and tiles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fibre-cement sheets and tiles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibre-cement sheets and tiles?
The HS code for fibre-cement sheets and tiles is subheading 6811.82. 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.
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