Laboratory glassware (standard) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported laboratory glassware (standard) worth $6.0 million (526 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.0M | 526 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 341 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 339 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 243 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 201 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 221 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 323 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 190 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports laboratory glassware (standard) from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Germany (15%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 24% |
| Germany | $891K | 15% |
| United States | $749K | 13% |
| Costa Rica | $529K | 8.9% |
| India | $447K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $329K | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $233K | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $231K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $174K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $158K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.34 per kg, 28% below the world average of $15.83, 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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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 7017.90: Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017.
Common questions
What is the value of laboratory glassware (standard) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported laboratory glassware (standard) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 526 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply laboratory glassware (standard) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of laboratory glassware (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.34 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $15.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of laboratory glassware (standard) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for laboratory glassware (standard)?
The HS code for laboratory glassware (standard) is subheading 7017.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7017 page.
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