🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of pumice stone: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported pumice stone worth $28.0 million (111.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 192 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of pumice stone by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.0M | 111.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 74.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 66.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 55.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 44.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 52.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.4M | 116.0K t |
| 2017 | $30.3M | 114.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pumice stone from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $21.8M | 78% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.1M | 15% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $611K | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $426K | 1.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $301K | 1.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $288K | 1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $252K | 0.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $56K | 0.2% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $48K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $20K | 0.1% |
Types of pumice stone under HS 2513
| 2513.20 | Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated | 98% |
| 2513.10 | Pumice stone, whether or not heat treated | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2513.
Average import price of pumice stone
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 56% above the world average of $0.16. 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 pumice stone
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported pumice stone worth $3.1 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Bahrain (43%), United Arab Emirates (40%), Kuwait (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $1.3M | 43% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 40% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $498K | 16% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $14K | 0.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $6K | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $4K | 0.1% |
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 2513: Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated.
Pumice stone trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of pumice stone imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pumice stone worth $28.0 million in 2024 (111.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import pumice stone from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Australia (78%), India (14%), Japan (2%).
What is the average import price of pumice stone in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.16 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export pumice stone?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported pumice stone worth $3.1 million in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for pumice stone?
Pumice stone falls under HS heading 2513 (Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading pumice stone 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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