Flat glass sheets (standard) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $21.7 million of flat glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. Value rose 298% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% 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 | $21.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $98K | 56 t |
| 2019 | $295K | 324 t |
| 2018 | $195K | 203 t |
| 2017 | $418K | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports flat glass sheets (standard) from
One supplier dominates: Qatar accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $19.0M | 88% |
| China | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $588K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $235K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $180K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $114K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $80K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $47K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flat glass sheets (standard) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported flat glass sheets (standard) worth $3.9 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (37%), Taiwan (14%), China (12%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia flat glass sheets (standard) imports (HS 7003.19): 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 7003.19: Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, (excluding those coloured throughout the mass (body tinted) opacified, flashed or having an absorbent or reflecting layer).
Common questions
What is the value of flat glass sheets (standard) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported flat glass sheets (standard) worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 298% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat glass sheets (standard) to Saudi Arabia?
Qatar was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by China (6%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flat glass sheets (standard) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $418 thousand in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export flat glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Taiwan and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for flat glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7003.19. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7003 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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