🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of porcelain dinnerware: 2024 trade data
Imports of porcelain dinnerware by Saudi Arabia reached $211.3 million in 2024 (32.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 67% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $273.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of porcelain dinnerware by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $211.3M | 32.5K t |
| 2023 | $126.8M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $194.8M | 27.4K t |
| 2021 | $220.0M | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $238.9M | 39.2K t |
| 2019 | $273.1M | 49.9K t |
| 2018 | $159.2M | 34.7K t |
| 2017 | $146.3M | 36.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports porcelain dinnerware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $183.2M | 87% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $9.5M | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.6M | 2.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.4M | 2.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.7M | 1.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.7M | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $729K | 0.3% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $550K | 0.3% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $404K | 0.2% |
Types of porcelain dinnerware under HS 6911
| 6911.10 | Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | 99% |
| 6911.90 | Household and toilet articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6911.
Average import price of porcelain dinnerware
The average declared value was about $6.49 per kg, 55% above the world average of $4.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports porcelain dinnerware
Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million of porcelain dinnerware in 2024 (442 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (43%), Indonesia (16%), Iraq (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $840K | 43% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $319K | 16% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $181K | 9.3% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $149K | 7.6% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $101K | 5.1% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $84K | 4.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $41K | 2.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $29K | 1.5% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $28K | 1.5% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $24K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china.
Porcelain dinnerware trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of porcelain dinnerware imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported porcelain dinnerware worth $211.3 million in 2024 (32.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import porcelain dinnerware from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (87%), United Arab Emirates (5%), Germany (2%).
What is the average import price of porcelain dinnerware in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.18 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export porcelain dinnerware?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported porcelain dinnerware worth $2.0 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Iraq.
What is the HS code for porcelain dinnerware?
Porcelain dinnerware falls under HS heading 6911 (Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading porcelain dinnerware with Saudi Arabia?
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