Plastic office supplies imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported plastic office supplies worth $42.1 million (13.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $41.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 7.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic office supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.8M | 78% |
| United States | $2.9M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $854K | 2% |
| India | $830K | 2% |
| Thailand | $296K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $228K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $216K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $137K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.46, 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 office supplies exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of plastic office supplies by Saudi Arabia reached $4.2 million in 2024 (674 tonnes). Qatar alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $2.5M | 59% |
| United Arab Emirates | $891K | 21% |
| Kuwait | $355K | 8.5% |
| Bahrain | $163K | 3.9% |
| Yemen | $105K | 2.5% |
| Oman | $83K | 2% |
| China | $43K | 1% |
| Sudan | $17K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic office supplies imports (HS 3926.10): 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 3926.10: Plastics: office or school supplies.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic office supplies imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic office supplies worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic office supplies to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($32.8 million), followed by the United States (7%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic office supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.46 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 office supplies to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic office supplies?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $38.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic office supplies?
The HS code for plastic office supplies is subheading 3926.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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