Life-jackets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of life-jackets by Saudi Arabia reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $9.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 375 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 250 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 453 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 351 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 256 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports life-jackets from
Most of the value came from China (37%), India (30%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 37% |
| India | $2.7M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $875K | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $685K | 7.5% |
| United States | $666K | 7.3% |
| Greece | $158K | 1.7% |
| France | $117K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $97K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $76K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $60K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, 66% below the world average of $21.17, 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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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia life-jackets imports (HS 6307.20): 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 6307.20: Life-jackets and life-belts.
Common questions
What is the value of life-jackets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported life-jackets worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply life-jackets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (30%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of life-jackets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $21.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of life-jackets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 225%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for life-jackets?
The HS code for life-jackets is subheading 6307.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6307 page.
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