Gravel and aggregate imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gravel and aggregate by Saudi Arabia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (76.6 thousand tonnes). That is 82% more than in 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 | $2.9M | 76.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $969K | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 71.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 165.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 13.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports gravel and aggregate from
Most of the value came from China (28%), United Arab Emirates (19%), New Zealand (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $807K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $561K | 19% |
| New Zealand | $465K | 16% |
| Vietnam | $262K | 9.1% |
| India | $200K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $103K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $100K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $84K | 2.9% |
| France | $75K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $59K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.04 per kg, 300% above the world average of $0.01. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia gravel and aggregate imports (HS 2517.10): 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 2517.10: Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated.
Common questions
What is the value of gravel and aggregate imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported gravel and aggregate worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply gravel and aggregate to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($807 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and New Zealand (16%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of gravel and aggregate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024, 300% above the world average of $0.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gravel and aggregate to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2018 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gravel and aggregate?
The HS code for gravel and aggregate is subheading 2517.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2517 page.
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