Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $8.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.8 million.
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 | $8.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (33%), United Arab Emirates (29%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+626% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.9M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 29% |
| Italy | $650K | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $532K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $491K | 5.7% |
| China | $275K | 3.2% |
| United States | $254K | 3% |
| Bahrain | $161K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $137K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $130K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, close to the world average of $3.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) by Saudi Arabia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (446 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (34%), Iraq (28%), Turkey (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports (HS 3917.22): 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 3917.22: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (29%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Iraq and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.22. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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