Reconstituted tobacco imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of reconstituted tobacco by Saudi Arabia reached $10.9 million in 2024 (609 tonnes). That is 129% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $10.9M | 609 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 372 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $744K | 326 t |
| 2020 | $289K | 141 t |
| 2019 | $763K | 370 t |
| 2018 | $687K | 265 t |
| 2017 | $514K | 159 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports reconstituted tobacco from
Italy alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.0M | 92% |
| India | $558K | 5.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $129K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $74K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.95 per kg, 34% below the world average of $27.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia reconstituted tobacco imports (HS 2403.91): 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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported reconstituted tobacco worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 609 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 129% on 2023.
Which countries supply reconstituted tobacco to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by India (5%) and Uzbekistan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.95 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $27.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of reconstituted tobacco to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $514 thousand in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
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