Glass-ceramic tableware exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $14.1 million of glass-ceramic tableware in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.0 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 | $14.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 880 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports glass-ceramic tableware to
The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (26%), Brazil (13%), Jordan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.38, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass-ceramic tableware imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $9.6 million of glass-ceramic tableware in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. The largest suppliers were Turkey (26%), Egypt (14%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 26% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 14% |
| India | $1.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $708K | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $603K | 6.3% |
| China | $539K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $517K | 5.4% |
| France | $325K | 3.4% |
| Jordan | $243K | 2.5% |
| United States | $233K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia glass-ceramic tableware exports (HS 7013.10): 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 7013.10: Glassware: of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018), of glass-ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of glass-ceramic tableware exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported glass-ceramic tableware worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 156 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass-ceramic tableware from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Brazil (13%) and Jordan (8%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass-ceramic tableware per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of glass-ceramic tableware from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 768%. The peak was 2023 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import glass-ceramic tableware?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Egypt and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass-ceramic tableware?
The HS code for glass-ceramic tableware is subheading 7013.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 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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