🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of prepared explosive: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported prepared explosive worth $18.7 million (574 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of prepared explosive by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.7M | 574 t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 464 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 223 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 296 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 231 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 164 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports prepared explosive from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $13.7M | 73% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 12% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1.7M | 9.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $537K | 2.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $195K | 1.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $189K | 1% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $32K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $25K | 0.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price of prepared explosive
The average declared value was about $32.54 per kg, 789% above the world average of $3.66. 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 prepared explosive
Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million of prepared explosive in 2024 (719 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (44%), Bahrain (21%), United Arab Emirates (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $783K | 44% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $370K | 21% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $360K | 20% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $277K | 16% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Prepared explosive trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported prepared explosive worth $18.7 million in 2024 (574 tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import prepared explosive from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (73%), India (12%), Czech Republic (9%).
What is the average import price of prepared explosive in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $32.54 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.66 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export prepared explosive?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported prepared explosive worth $1.8 million in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
Prepared explosive falls under HS heading 3602 (Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading prepared explosive with Saudi Arabia?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds Saudi Arabia trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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