Marker imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marker by Saudi Arabia reached $17.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.6 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 | $17.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 725 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 856 t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports marker from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 50% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| France | $820K | 4.7% |
| India | $728K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $365K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $282K | 1.6% |
| United States | $271K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $261K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $132K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.85 per kg, 26% below the world average of $10.63, 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 marker imports (HS 9608.20): 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 9608.20: Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.
Common questions
What is the value of marker imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported marker worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply marker to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of marker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.85 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $10.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marker to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for marker?
The HS code for marker is subheading 9608.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
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