🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of laboratory and agricultural ceramics: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported laboratory and agricultural ceramics worth $50.3 million (23.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of laboratory and agricultural ceramics by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.3M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.5M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $38.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 9.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports laboratory and agricultural ceramics from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Denmark (27%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+547% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $20.7M | 41% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $13.4M | 27% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.3M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.2M | 6.4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $736K | 1.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $689K | 1.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $689K | 1.4% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $679K | 1.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $435K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $298K | 0.6% |
Types of laboratory and agricultural ceramics under HS 6909
| 6909.19 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or… | 60% |
| 6909.12 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale | 31% |
| 6909.11 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china | 6.6% |
| 6909.90 | Ceramic wares: pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods and ceramic troughs, tubs and similar… | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6909.
Average import price of laboratory and agricultural ceramics
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 82% below the world average of $12.10, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports laboratory and agricultural ceramics
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported laboratory and agricultural ceramics worth $1.1 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $746K | 66% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $172K | 15% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $120K | 11% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $31K | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $24K | 2.1% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $16K | 1.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9K | 0.8% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $5K | 0.4% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $2K | 0.2% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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: Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar used in the conveyance or packing of goods.
Laboratory and agricultural ceramics trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of laboratory and agricultural ceramics imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported laboratory and agricultural ceramics worth $50.3 million in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import laboratory and agricultural ceramics from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (41%), Denmark (27%), United States (15%).
What is the average import price of laboratory and agricultural ceramics in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $12.10 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export laboratory and agricultural ceramics?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported laboratory and agricultural ceramics worth $1.1 million in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Sudan, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for laboratory and agricultural ceramics?
Laboratory and agricultural ceramics falls under HS heading 6909 (Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agricult). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading laboratory and agricultural ceramics with Saudi Arabia?
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