Gypsum plaster imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gypsum plaster by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% 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 | $2.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 11.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports gypsum plaster from
United Kingdom alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 54% |
| France | $463K | 17% |
| Turkey | $383K | 14% |
| Germany | $213K | 8% |
| South Korea | $106K | 4% |
| China | $29K | 1.1% |
| Slovenia | $14K | 0.5% |
| United States | $14K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 579% above the world average of $0.14. 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.
Gypsum plaster exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of gypsum plaster by Saudi Arabia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (43%), India (36%), France (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia gypsum plaster imports (HS 2520.20): 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 2520.20: Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum plaster imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported gypsum plaster worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum plaster to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (17%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum plaster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 579% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gypsum plaster to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export gypsum plaster?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, India and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum plaster?
The HS code for gypsum plaster is subheading 2520.20. 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 2520 page.
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