Precious metal amalgams imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported precious metal amalgams worth $27.7 million (2 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 78% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $164.3 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 | $27.7M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $127.3M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $164.3M | 3 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $120.5M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 2 t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 3 t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 2 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports precious metal amalgams from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $25.5M | 92% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $332K | 1.2% |
| France | $125K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $113K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0% |
| China | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11,088.16 per kg, 193% above the world average of $3,778.27. 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.
Precious metal amalgams exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of precious metal amalgams by Saudi Arabia reached $807 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). Germany alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $807K | 100% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia precious metal amalgams imports (HS 2843.90): 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 2843.90: Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.: amalgams.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal amalgams imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported precious metal amalgams worth $27.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal amalgams to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal amalgams per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11,088.16 per kg in 2024, 193% above the world average of $3,778.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of precious metal amalgams to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $27.7 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2022 at $164.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export precious metal amalgams?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $807 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany and Belgium. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal amalgams?
The HS code for precious metal amalgams is subheading 2843.90. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2843 page.
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