Plastic pipe and hose fittings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic pipe and hose fittings by Saudi Arabia reached $173.6 million in 2024 (34.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $173.6M | 34.9K t |
| 2023 | $137.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $119.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $99.6M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $63.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $42.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $36.4M | 6.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic pipe and hose fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Japan (12%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.4M | 21% |
| Japan | $20.8M | 12% |
| Italy | $16.1M | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $12.2M | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.1M | 7% |
| Germany | $9.6M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $7.5M | 4.3% |
| United States | $6.7M | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $6.7M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.98 per kg, 46% below the world average of $9.23, 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 pipe and hose fittings exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of plastic pipe and hose fittings by Saudi Arabia reached $12.8 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Yemen (44%), Oman (11%), Kuwait (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+805% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic pipe and hose fittings imports (HS 3917.40): 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 3917.40: Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipe and hose fittings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $173.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 224 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipe and hose fittings to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($36.4 million), followed by Japan (12%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipe and hose fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $9.23 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 pipe and hose fittings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.4 million in 2017 to $173.6 million in 2024, an increase of 377%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $89.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic pipe and hose fittings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Oman and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $160.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings?
The HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings is subheading 3917.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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