Printed pictures and photographs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed pictures and photographs by Saudi Arabia reached $12.9 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $12.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 554 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 838 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 613 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 463 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 659 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 595 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 482 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports printed pictures and photographs from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), United States (19%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 42% |
| United States | $2.4M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $456K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $298K | 2.3% |
| Oman | $293K | 2.3% |
| India | $270K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $257K | 2% |
| Mexico | $251K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $185K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.12 per kg, 47% below the world average of $11.44, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia printed pictures and photographs imports (HS 4911.91): 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 4911.91: Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10.
Common questions
What is the value of printed pictures and photographs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported printed pictures and photographs worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed pictures and photographs to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed pictures and photographs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $11.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed pictures and photographs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed pictures and photographs?
The HS code for printed pictures and photographs is subheading 4911.91. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
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