Plastic building materials (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported plastic building materials (other) worth $244.2 million (108.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. Value rose 107% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $244.2M | 108.1K t |
| 2023 | $118.2M | 35.0K t |
| 2022 | $76.2M | 38.1K t |
| 2021 | $65.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $53.7M | 27.2K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $28.1M | 12.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic building materials (other) from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $131.6M | 54% |
| China | $79.6M | 33% |
| Bahrain | $6.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $3.2M | 1.3% |
| United States | $2.9M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 1% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 1% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 30% below the world average of $3.24, 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.
Plastic building materials (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plastic building materials (other) worth $2.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (38%), Thailand (15%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+837% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic building materials (other) imports (HS 3925.90): 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic building materials (other) worth $244.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 225 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building materials (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($131.6 million), followed by China (33%) and Bahrain (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building materials (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.1 million in 2017 to $244.2 million in 2024, an increase of 768%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $80.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic building materials (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Thailand and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $242.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 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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