Lighter imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.2 million of lighter in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 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 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 619 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 449 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 544 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 379 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lighter from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 86% |
| Netherlands | $190K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $174K | 4.1% |
| France | $161K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $78K | 1.8% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 58% below the world average of $8.52, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lighter imports (HS 9613.10): 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 9613.10: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of lighter imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lighter worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighter to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (4%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $8.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lighter to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter?
The HS code for lighter is subheading 9613.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
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