Glass molds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.1 million of glass molds in 2024 (212 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 87% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.1M | 212 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 124 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 153 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 165 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 160 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 138 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports glass molds from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 92% |
| Taiwan | $161K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $103K | 2% |
| Egypt | $47K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.24 per kg, close to the world average of $20.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia glass molds imports (HS 8480.50): 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 8480.50: Moulds: for glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass molds imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported glass molds worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass molds to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Taiwan (3%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.24 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $20.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass molds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass molds?
The HS code for glass molds is subheading 8480.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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