Float glass sheets (standard) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported float glass sheets (standard) worth $31.2 million (65.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $60.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.2M | 65.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.8M | 50.6K t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 43.6K t |
| 2021 | $60.4M | 120.1K t |
| 2020 | $48.9M | 137.1K t |
| 2019 | $49.9M | 119.5K t |
| 2018 | $49.8M | 121.9K t |
| 2017 | $43.8M | 122.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports float glass sheets (standard) to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (24%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Jordan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.4M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 11% |
| Jordan | $2.9M | 9.4% |
| Kuwait | $2.6M | 8.4% |
| United States | $2.5M | 8.2% |
| Qatar | $2.2M | 7% |
| Bahrain | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| Yemen | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $920K | 3% |
| Greece | $676K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass sheets (standard) imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of float glass sheets (standard) by Saudi Arabia reached $28.4 million in 2024 (73.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $15.2M | 53% |
| China | $4.5M | 16% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 12% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| Pakistan | $768K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $745K | 2.6% |
| India | $88K | 0.3% |
| Luxembourg | $59K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $54K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported float glass sheets (standard) worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass sheets (standard) from Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Jordan (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of float glass sheets (standard) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.8 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $60.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $28.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, China and Egypt. That compares with exports of $31.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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