Magnesite and dolomite products imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $11.0 million of magnesite and dolomite products in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.1 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 | $11.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 26.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 25.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports magnesite and dolomite products from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 83% |
| Austria | $443K | 4% |
| Portugal | $326K | 3% |
| India | $266K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $204K | 1.9% |
| United States | $142K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $119K | 1.1% |
| France | $111K | 1% |
| Australia | $63K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.11.
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 magnesite and dolomite products imports (HS 6815.91): 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 6815.91: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite and dolomite products imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported magnesite and dolomite products worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesite and dolomite products to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Austria (4%) and Portugal (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesite and dolomite products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnesite and dolomite products to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesite and dolomite products?
The HS code for magnesite and dolomite products is subheading 6815.91. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6815 page.
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