Heat-insulating minerals imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat-insulating minerals by Saudi Arabia reached $6.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.4 million.
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 | $6.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports heat-insulating minerals from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), United States (12%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 32% |
| United States | $821K | 12% |
| China | $772K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $578K | 8.7% |
| India | $354K | 5.4% |
| France | $296K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $247K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $245K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $207K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $127K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, close to the world average of $2.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heat-insulating minerals exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $4.1 million of heat-insulating minerals in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (31%), France (24%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.3M | 31% |
| France | $988K | 24% |
| Italy | $467K | 11% |
| Jordan | $379K | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $175K | 4.3% |
| Yemen | $107K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $79K | 1.9% |
| Panama | $65K | 1.6% |
| Palestine | $57K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia heat-insulating minerals imports (HS 6806.90): 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 6806.90: Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69.
Common questions
What is the value of heat-insulating minerals imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported heat-insulating minerals worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat-insulating minerals to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (12%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat-insulating minerals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat-insulating minerals to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export heat-insulating minerals?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, France and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat-insulating minerals?
The HS code for heat-insulating minerals is subheading 6806.90. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6806 page.
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