Inflatable rubber articles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported inflatable rubber articles worth $9.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.4 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 | $9.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 790 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 215 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 190 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 237 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 176 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports inflatable rubber articles from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), United States (21%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+483% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 32% |
| United States | $1.9M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 19% |
| Turkey | $464K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $382K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $279K | 3% |
| India | $228K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $205K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $121K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, 46% below the world average of $10.69, 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.
Inflatable rubber articles exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of inflatable rubber articles by Saudi Arabia reached $9.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United Arab Emirates alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.4M | 58% |
| United States | $2.9M | 31% |
| Germany | $462K | 5% |
| Oman | $272K | 3% |
| China | $83K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $54K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia inflatable rubber articles imports (HS 4016.95): 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 4016.95: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of inflatable rubber articles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported inflatable rubber articles worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply inflatable rubber articles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of inflatable rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $10.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inflatable rubber articles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 338%. The peak was 2023 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export inflatable rubber articles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Germany. That compares with imports of $9.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for inflatable rubber articles?
The HS code for inflatable rubber articles is subheading 4016.95. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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