Plastic spools and bobbins imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic spools and bobbins by Saudi Arabia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (582 tonnes). That is 78% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.4 million.
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 | $2.6M | 582 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 456 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 259 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 176 t |
| 2020 | $776K | 128 t |
| 2019 | $906K | 246 t |
| 2018 | $687K | 135 t |
| 2017 | $374K | 81 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic spools and bobbins from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 68% |
| India | $241K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $149K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $124K | 4.8% |
| France | $70K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.8% |
| United States | $19K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, close to the world average of $4.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic spools and bobbins imports (HS 3923.40): 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 3923.40: Plastics: spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spools and bobbins imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic spools and bobbins worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 582 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic spools and bobbins to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (9%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic spools and bobbins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.53 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 spools and bobbins to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $374 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 593%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic spools and bobbins?
The HS code for plastic spools and bobbins is subheading 3923.40. 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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