Polyester film and sheet (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $7.9 million of polyester film and sheet (other) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 991 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 839 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester film and sheet (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), China (33%), Luxembourg (5%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 44% |
| China | $2.6M | 33% |
| Luxembourg | $405K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $234K | 3% |
| South Korea | $231K | 2.9% |
| Bahrain | $224K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $217K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $134K | 1.7% |
| France | $91K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester film and sheet (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of polyester film and sheet (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (49%), Yemen (19%), Morocco (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyester film and sheet (other) imports (HS 3920.69): 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 3920.69: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polyesters n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester film and sheet (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester film and sheet (other) worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester film and sheet (other) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (33%) and Luxembourg (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester film and sheet (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester film and sheet (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyester film and sheet (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Yemen and Morocco. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester film and sheet (other)?
The HS code for polyester film and sheet (other) is subheading 3920.69. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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