Multi-purpose adhesive imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $17.4 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $17.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 2.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports multi-purpose adhesive from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Spain (11%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 46% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $758K | 4.4% |
| France | $755K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $663K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $640K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $437K | 2.5% |
| United States | $436K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $413K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $3.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Multi-purpose adhesive exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $4.9 million of multi-purpose adhesive in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia multi-purpose adhesive imports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-purpose adhesive to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Spain (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of multi-purpose adhesive to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export multi-purpose adhesive?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Jordan and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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