Porcelain laboratory wares imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of porcelain laboratory wares by Saudi Arabia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $3.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $265K | 516 t |
| 2019 | $435K | 346 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $572K | 769 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports porcelain laboratory wares from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Thailand (20%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+669% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 46% |
| Thailand | $655K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 8.4% |
| India | $172K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $133K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $92K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $87K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $70K | 2.1% |
| United States | $50K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 90% below the world average of $7.72, 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 laboratory wares exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $290 thousand of porcelain laboratory wares in 2024 (244 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Sudan accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+873% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $172K | 59% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 23% |
| Yemen | $49K | 17% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia porcelain laboratory wares imports (HS 6909.11): 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 6909.11: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain laboratory wares imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported porcelain laboratory wares worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain laboratory wares to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Thailand (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain laboratory wares per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $7.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of porcelain laboratory wares to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $572 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 483%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export porcelain laboratory wares?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain laboratory wares?
The HS code for porcelain laboratory wares is subheading 6909.11. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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