Plastic insulating fittings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported plastic insulating fittings worth $11.9 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $11.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 577 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 988 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 969 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 204 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 599 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 667 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 681 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic insulating fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), India (21%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 30% |
| India | $2.5M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 15% |
| South Korea | $954K | 8% |
| Germany | $782K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $532K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $425K | 3.6% |
| United States | $259K | 2.2% |
| France | $142K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $142K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 87% below the world average of $23.69, 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 insulating fittings exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of plastic insulating fittings by Saudi Arabia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (77 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 73% |
| Oman | $399K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1.8% |
| India | $31K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.3% |
| Yemen | $3K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Ecuador | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic insulating fittings imports (HS 8547.20): 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 8547.20: Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic insulating fittings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic insulating fittings worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic insulating fittings to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (21%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $23.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic insulating fittings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2023 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic insulating fittings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic insulating fittings?
The HS code for plastic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8547 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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