Plastic spectacle lenses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $26.8 million of plastic spectacle lenses in 2024 (302 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $26.8M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 122 t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 307 t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 268 t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 278 t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 132 t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 140 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 58 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic spectacle lenses from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (41%), China (33%), Thailand (6%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $10.9M | 41% |
| China | $8.9M | 33% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $812K | 3% |
| Germany | $667K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $433K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $365K | 1.4% |
| India | $268K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.62 per kg, close to the world average of $98.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic spectacle lenses exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of plastic spectacle lenses by Saudi Arabia reached $531 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). Jordan alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $298K | 56% |
| Italy | $149K | 28% |
| Egypt | $59K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 1.8% |
| Sudan | $7K | 1.2% |
| China | $6K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic spectacle lenses imports (HS 9001.50): 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 9001.50: Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spectacle lenses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic spectacle lenses worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic spectacle lenses to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (33%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic spectacle lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $88.62 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $98.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic spectacle lenses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 233%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic spectacle lenses?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $531 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Italy and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $26.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic spectacle lenses?
The HS code for plastic spectacle lenses is subheading 9001.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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