Metal statuettes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $25.8 million of metal statuettes in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.2 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 | $25.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $36.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $44.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $36.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal statuettes from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.3M | 71% |
| India | $3.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $846K | 3.3% |
| United States | $618K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $496K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $376K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $365K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $344K | 1.3% |
| France | $297K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $198K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.18 per kg, 29% below the world average of $10.15, 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.
Metal statuettes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.6 million of metal statuettes in 2024 (460 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Yemen (42%), United Arab Emirates (29%), Kuwait (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $1.1M | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $751K | 29% |
| Kuwait | $210K | 8% |
| Bahrain | $176K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 4.3% |
| Oman | $111K | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $67K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $16K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $13K | 0.5% |
| United States | $11K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal statuettes imports (HS 8306.29): 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 8306.29: Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal statuettes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal statuettes worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal statuettes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by India (12%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal statuettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.18 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $10.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal statuettes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $44.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal statuettes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal statuettes?
The HS code for metal statuettes is subheading 8306.29. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8306 page.
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