Plastic waste (other) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plastic waste (other) worth $10.6 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 101% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.6M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 38.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports plastic waste (other) to
Most of it went to India (37%), Italy (11%), Turkey (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+846% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.9M | 37% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 11% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $899K | 8.5% |
| Yemen | $897K | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $821K | 7.7% |
| Pakistan | $757K | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $382K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $249K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $204K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 95% above the world average of $0.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic waste (other) imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $9.2 million of plastic waste (other) in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.2M | 56% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 19% |
| Portugal | $997K | 11% |
| Turkey | $360K | 3.9% |
| Romania | $328K | 3.6% |
| China | $163K | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $153K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $97K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $69K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 3915.90: Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste (other) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported plastic waste (other) worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic waste (other) from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 846% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic waste (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic waste (other) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import plastic waste (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Spain and Portugal. That compares with exports of $10.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste (other)?
The HS code for plastic waste (other) is subheading 3915.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 page.
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