Float glass with coating exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported float glass with coating worth $61.8 million (102.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $61.8M | 102.8K t |
| 2023 | $41.8M | 50.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 49.8K t |
| 2021 | $44.5M | 68.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.8M | 37.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 55.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 52.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 52.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports float glass with coating to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (28%), Jordan (24%), Egypt (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $17.1M | 28% |
| Jordan | $15.1M | 24% |
| Egypt | $7.2M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $5.3M | 8.5% |
| Palestine | $4.0M | 6.5% |
| Bahrain | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Oman | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Yemen | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $836K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass with coating imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $31.6 million of float glass with coating in 2024 (55.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (48%), China (39%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $15.3M | 48% |
| China | $12.5M | 40% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $370K | 1.2% |
| Luxembourg | $307K | 1% |
| Jordan | $280K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $252K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $229K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $218K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $162K | 0.5% |
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 7005.10: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass with coating exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported float glass with coating worth $61.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 102 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass with coating from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Jordan (24%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass with coating per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of float glass with coating from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $61.8 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import float glass with coating?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $31.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, China and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass with coating?
The HS code for float glass with coating is subheading 7005.10. 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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