Plastic packing cases imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic packing cases by Saudi Arabia reached $55.8 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 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 | $55.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $46.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $60.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $54.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $44.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $43.0M | 10.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic packing cases from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Sweden (8%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.7M | 43% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 6.4% |
| Bahrain | $3.0M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing cases exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plastic packing cases worth $16.9 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (25%), Yemen (23%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic packing cases imports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic packing cases worth $55.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by Sweden (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.67 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 packing cases to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.0 million in 2017 to $55.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2020 at $60.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic packing cases?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $38.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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