Lithographic printing plates imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lithographic printing plates by Saudi Arabia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (704 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.1M | 704 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 301 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 527 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 354 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 483 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 311 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 310 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 213 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lithographic printing plates from
The largest suppliers were Bahrain (24%), China (19%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $975K | 24% |
| China | $779K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $549K | 13% |
| Italy | $392K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $254K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $231K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $210K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $149K | 3.6% |
| United States | $99K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $94K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, 53% below the world average of $12.57, 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 lithographic printing plates imports (HS 8442.50): 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 8442.50: Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished).
Common questions
What is the value of lithographic printing plates imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lithographic printing plates worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 704 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithographic printing plates to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($975 thousand), followed by China (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithographic printing plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $12.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithographic printing plates to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. The peak was 2022 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithographic printing plates?
The HS code for lithographic printing plates is subheading 8442.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8442 page.
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