Insulators (other materials) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported insulators (other materials) worth $29.9 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $55.8 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 | $29.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $45.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $55.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 838 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports insulators (other materials) from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Italy (13%), Sweden (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.4M | 28% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 13% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 10% |
| India | $3.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 9% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 6.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $548K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $454K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.20 per kg, 35% below the world average of $12.56, 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.
Insulators (other materials) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $400 thousand of insulators (other materials) in 2024 (14 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $318K | 79% |
| Iraq | $31K | 7.6% |
| Oman | $18K | 4.6% |
| China | $9K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $8K | 1.9% |
| United States | $7K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia insulators (other materials) imports (HS 8546.90): 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 8546.90: Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of insulators (other materials) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported insulators (other materials) worth $29.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulators (other materials) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Sweden (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulators (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulators (other materials) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $29.9 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2021 at $55.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export insulators (other materials)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulators (other materials)?
The HS code for insulators (other materials) is subheading 8546.90. 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 8546 page.
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