Polyethylene film and sheet exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyethylene film and sheet by Saudi Arabia reached $269.9 million in 2024 (171.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $369.4 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 | $269.9M | 171.9K t |
| 2023 | $287.6M | 106.0K t |
| 2022 | $369.4M | 193.1K t |
| 2021 | $316.7M | 179.5K t |
| 2020 | $153.6M | 123.1K t |
| 2019 | $195.0M | 144.5K t |
| 2018 | $214.7M | 144.1K t |
| 2017 | $181.0M | 126.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports polyethylene film and sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (24%), United Arab Emirates (13%), Morocco (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $64.7M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34.4M | 13% |
| Morocco | $18.1M | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $17.1M | 6.3% |
| Jordan | $15.2M | 5.7% |
| Iraq | $14.5M | 5.4% |
| Kuwait | $12.9M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 3.4% |
| Oman | $7.8M | 2.9% |
| France | $6.9M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 44% below the world average of $2.81, 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.
Polyethylene film and sheet imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $69.5 million of polyethylene film and sheet in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (30%), Bahrain (17%), Indonesia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.7M | 30% |
| Bahrain | $11.5M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $9.0M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 5.4% |
| India | $3.4M | 4.9% |
| Qatar | $3.4M | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $2.4M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyethylene film and sheet exports (HS 3920.10): 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 3920.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene film and sheet exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported polyethylene film and sheet worth $269.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene film and sheet from Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($64.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and Morocco (7%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene film and sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $2.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyethylene film and sheet from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $181.0 million in 2017 to $269.9 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $369.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $248.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import polyethylene film and sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $69.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Bahrain and Indonesia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $200.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene film and sheet?
The HS code for polyethylene film and sheet is subheading 3920.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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