Retail adhesive imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $56.7 million of retail adhesive in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $56.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $42.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.1M | 2.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports retail adhesive from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), China (22%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.6M | 43% |
| China | $12.3M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $977K | 1.7% |
| India | $946K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $859K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $600K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, 27% below the world average of $6.66, 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.
Retail adhesive exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $16.5 million of retail adhesive in 2024 (21.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (33%), Yemen (25%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported retail adhesive worth $56.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by China (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.1 million in 2017 to $56.7 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export retail adhesive?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $16.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $40.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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