Marquetry and wooden cases imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marquetry and wooden cases by Saudi Arabia reached $24.2 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $24.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports marquetry and wooden cases from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 58% |
| India | $4.0M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $655K | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $380K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $377K | 1.6% |
| Peru | $374K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $309K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $266K | 1.1% |
| France | $252K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.95 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.91, 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.
Marquetry and wooden cases exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $750 thousand of marquetry and wooden cases in 2024 (337 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (33%), Djibouti (27%), Qatar (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $250K | 33% |
| Djibouti | $201K | 27% |
| Qatar | $74K | 9.8% |
| Kuwait | $54K | 7.1% |
| Yemen | $38K | 5% |
| Oman | $30K | 4% |
| China | $22K | 3% |
| Bahrain | $15K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia marquetry and wooden cases imports (HS 4420.90): 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 4420.90: Wood: marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of marquetry and wooden cases imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported marquetry and wooden cases worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply marquetry and wooden cases to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by India (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of marquetry and wooden cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.95 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marquetry and wooden cases to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2022 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export marquetry and wooden cases?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $750 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Djibouti and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for marquetry and wooden cases?
The HS code for marquetry and wooden cases is subheading 4420.90. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4420 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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