Foam glass blocks and panels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of foam glass blocks and panels by Saudi Arabia reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.0 million.
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 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports foam glass blocks and panels from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 81% |
| Spain | $176K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $134K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $123K | 2.5% |
| France | $117K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $101K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $74K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $40K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Foam glass blocks and panels exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported foam glass blocks and panels worth $2.4 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.2M | 89% |
| Bahrain | $129K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 4.7% |
| Qatar | $20K | 0.8% |
| Iraq | $18K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia foam glass blocks and panels imports (HS 7016.90): 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 7016.90: Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
Common questions
What is the value of foam glass blocks and panels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported foam glass blocks and panels worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply foam glass blocks and panels to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Spain (4%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 831% on the year.
What is the average import price of foam glass blocks and panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of foam glass blocks and panels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2019 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export foam glass blocks and panels?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for foam glass blocks and panels?
The HS code for foam glass blocks and panels is subheading 7016.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7016 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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