Plastic storage tanks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $32.0 million of plastic storage tanks in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $32.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 5.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic storage tanks from
The largest suppliers were Bahrain (47%), Malaysia (13%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $14.9M | 47% |
| Malaysia | $4.3M | 13% |
| China | $3.6M | 11% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $927K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $786K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $778K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $358K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.86, 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 storage tanks exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of plastic storage tanks by Saudi Arabia reached $8.3 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Iraq (29%), Jordan (25%), United Arab Emirates (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+784% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic storage tanks imports (HS 3925.10): 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 3925.10: Plastics: builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic storage tanks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic storage tanks worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic storage tanks to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Malaysia (13%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic storage tanks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic storage tanks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic storage tanks?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic storage tanks?
The HS code for plastic storage tanks is subheading 3925.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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