Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $17.5 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $17.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to
Most of it went to Iraq (31%), Kuwait (18%), Bahrain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.00, 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 pipes and tubes (rigid) imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $10.7 million of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (23%), Italy (14%), Oman (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 23% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 14% |
| Oman | $1.3M | 12% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $808K | 7.6% |
| China | $804K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $603K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $533K | 5% |
| United States | $346K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $293K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports (HS 3917.21): 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from Saudi Arabia?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Kuwait (18%) and Bahrain (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2021 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Italy and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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