Insulating fittings (other materials) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $49.0 million of insulating fittings (other materials) in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $49.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $39.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 12.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports insulating fittings (other materials) from
The largest suppliers were India (28%), Thailand (26%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+648% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.6M | 28% |
| Thailand | $12.6M | 26% |
| China | $8.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 4.4% |
| Norway | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| United States | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $827K | 1.7% |
| France | $733K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 63% below the world average of $9.64, 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.
Insulating fittings (other materials) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $1.4 million (590 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (34%), Yemen (34%), United Arab Emirates (23%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $463K | 34% |
| Yemen | $463K | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $305K | 23% |
| Lebanon | $23K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $17K | 1.3% |
| China | $12K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $11K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0.8% |
| India | $10K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia insulating fittings (other materials) imports (HS 8547.90): 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 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings (other materials) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $49.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 212 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings (other materials) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Thailand (26%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $9.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulating fittings (other materials) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $49.0 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2022 at $54.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export insulating fittings (other materials)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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