Plasticized PVC compounds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasticized pvc compounds by Saudi Arabia reached $21.5 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $21.5M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plasticized pvc compounds from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (44%), Czech Republic (11%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.5M | 44% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 11% |
| India | $2.1M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| China | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| Qatar | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| United States | $815K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $521K | 2.4% |
| France | $512K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $485K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plasticized PVC compounds exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of plasticized pvc compounds by Saudi Arabia reached $12.5 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (28%), Djibouti (16%), Qatar (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Djibouti grew fastest (+734% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plasticized pvc compounds imports (HS 3904.22): 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 3904.22: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc compounds imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plasticized pvc compounds worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasticized pvc compounds to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by the Czech Republic (11%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasticized pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasticized pvc compounds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 297%. The peak was 2022 at $26.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plasticized pvc compounds?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Djibouti and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc compounds?
The HS code for plasticized pvc compounds is subheading 3904.22. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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