Porcelain household articles imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.2 million of porcelain household articles in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.8 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 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 500 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 683 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 680 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 800 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 482 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 656 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports porcelain household articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 67% |
| Turkey | $481K | 15% |
| France | $188K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $103K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $70K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 1.5% |
| United States | $24K | 0.7% |
| India | $23K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $15K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.65, 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.
Porcelain household articles exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of porcelain household articles by Saudi Arabia reached $627 thousand in 2024 (199 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $416K | 66% |
| Qatar | $95K | 15% |
| China | $40K | 6.5% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 3.8% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.7% |
| India | $3K | 0.6% |
| Sudan | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia porcelain household articles imports (HS 6911.90): 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 6911.90: Household and toilet articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain household articles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported porcelain household articles worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain household articles to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of porcelain household articles to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2020 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export porcelain household articles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $627 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain household articles?
The HS code for porcelain household articles is subheading 6911.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6911 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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