Plastic sausage casings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sausage casings by Saudi Arabia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (332 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $4.7M | 332 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 309 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 241 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 347 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic sausage casings from
The largest suppliers were Spain (36%), France (33%), Kuwait (6%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 36% |
| France | $1.6M | 33% |
| Kuwait | $305K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $205K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $184K | 3.9% |
| China | $166K | 3.5% |
| United States | $128K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $89K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $67K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.24 per kg, close to the world average of $15.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic sausage casings imports (HS 3917.10): 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 3917.10: Plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sausage casings imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic sausage casings worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 332 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sausage casings to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (33%) and Kuwait (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sausage casings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.24 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $15.12 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 sausage casings to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sausage casings?
The HS code for plastic sausage casings is subheading 3917.10. 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?
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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