Non-cellular plastic film imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-cellular plastic film by Saudi Arabia reached $217.6 million in 2024 (71.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $217.6M | 71.8K t |
| 2023 | $134.3M | 28.0K t |
| 2022 | $125.0M | 53.3K t |
| 2021 | $95.4M | 48.3K t |
| 2020 | $81.4M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $86.4M | 28.8K t |
| 2018 | $80.0M | 28.5K t |
| 2017 | $69.4M | 29.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports non-cellular plastic film from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (42%), China (16%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+574% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $91.6M | 42% |
| China | $35.0M | 16% |
| United States | $13.1M | 6% |
| South Korea | $9.9M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 4% |
| Egypt | $7.9M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 3.2% |
| India | $6.6M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.03 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.63, 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.
Non-cellular plastic film exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of non-cellular plastic film by Saudi Arabia reached $55.5 million in 2024 (23.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Yemen (46%), Egypt (12%), Tunisia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $25.6M | 46% |
| Egypt | $6.5M | 12% |
| Tunisia | $5.4M | 9.7% |
| Kuwait | $5.2M | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 5.9% |
| United States | $2.5M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $963K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $804K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $661K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported non-cellular plastic film worth $217.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($91.6 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 574% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.4 million in 2017 to $217.6 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $111.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $55.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Egypt and Tunisia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $162.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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