Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet worth $36.4 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $36.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 3.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), South Korea (27%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 29% |
| South Korea | $9.8M | 27% |
| Taiwan | $3.5M | 9.6% |
| Vietnam | $3.0M | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 7.8% |
| United States | $2.6M | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $600K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $547K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $514K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, close to the world average of $3.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet by Saudi Arabia reached $15.4 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $9.4M | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 20% |
| Egypt | $560K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $499K | 3.2% |
| China | $413K | 2.7% |
| India | $342K | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $216K | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $185K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $134K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $117K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imports (HS 3920.51): 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 3920.51: Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by South Korea (27%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $15.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet is subheading 3920.51. 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?
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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