Rigid PVC film and sheet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $45.4 million (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $24.8M | 7.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rigid pvc film and sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), United Arab Emirates (15%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.6M | 48% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.7M | 15% |
| France | $3.5M | 7.8% |
| India | $2.4M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Uruguay | $778K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $718K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.19, 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.
Rigid PVC film and sheet exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $5.6 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (26%), Yemen (25%), United Arab Emirates (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 26% |
| Yemen | $1.4M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 19% |
| Jordan | $547K | 9.8% |
| Bahrain | $404K | 7.2% |
| Libya | $145K | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $114K | 2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $89K | 1.6% |
| United States | $71K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rigid pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.49): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3920.49: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc film and sheet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $45.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc film and sheet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rigid pvc film and sheet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.8 million in 2017 to $45.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $47.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rigid pvc film and sheet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $39.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.49. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World rigid pvc film and sheet trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Saudi Arabia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.