Glass beads and imitation pearls imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported glass beads and imitation pearls worth $11.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.4 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 | $11.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports glass beads and imitation pearls from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 87% |
| Austria | $514K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $313K | 2.6% |
| India | $208K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $189K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $166K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.3% |
| France | $15K | 0.1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia glass beads and imitation pearls imports (HS 7018.10): 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 7018.10: Glass: beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads and imitation pearls imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported glass beads and imitation pearls worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads and imitation pearls to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Austria (4%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass beads and imitation pearls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass beads and imitation pearls to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads and imitation pearls?
The HS code for glass beads and imitation pearls is subheading 7018.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7018 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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