🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of glass bottles and jars: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported glass bottles and jars worth $108.6 million (61.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 75% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of glass bottles and jars by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108.6M | 61.5K t |
| 2023 | $62.1M | 54.7K t |
| 2022 | $76.9M | 43.3K t |
| 2021 | $59.4M | 45.8K t |
| 2020 | $87.5M | 53.5K t |
| 2019 | $84.5M | 55.0K t |
| 2018 | $59.1M | 42.8K t |
| 2017 | $56.1M | 40.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports glass bottles and jars from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $75.3M | 69% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.8M | 4.4% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $4.8M | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.4M | 4% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.3M | 1.2% |
Types of glass bottles and jars under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 97% |
| 7010.10 | Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 2.3% |
| 7010.20 | Glass: stoppers, lids and other closures | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price of glass bottles and jars
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 81% above the world average of $0.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports glass bottles and jars
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported glass bottles and jars worth $75.9 million (128.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Iraq (33%), Bahrain (27%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $25.2M | 33% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $20.4M | 27% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.0M | 11% |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | $4.6M | 6.1% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $2.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.3M | 3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.7M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Glass bottles and jars trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported glass bottles and jars worth $108.6 million in 2024 (61.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import glass bottles and jars from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (69%), United Arab Emirates (5%), Italy (4%).
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.98 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported glass bottles and jars worth $75.9 million in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Bahrain, United States.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
Glass bottles and jars falls under HS heading 7010 (Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading glass bottles and jars with Saudi Arabia?
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