High-hardness technical ceramics imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high-hardness technical ceramics worth $15.6 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $29.3 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 | $15.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 4.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high-hardness technical ceramics from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.0M | 83% |
| United Kingdom | $604K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $514K | 3.3% |
| United States | $467K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $276K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $255K | 1.6% |
| Luxembourg | $101K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $73K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $69K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $62K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 78% below the world average of $8.26, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high-hardness technical ceramics imports (HS 6909.12): 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 6909.12: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale.
Common questions
What is the value of high-hardness technical ceramics imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high-hardness technical ceramics worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-hardness technical ceramics to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-hardness technical ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-hardness technical ceramics to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. The peak was 2020 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-hardness technical ceramics?
The HS code for high-hardness technical ceramics is subheading 6909.12. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
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