🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia exports of roofing tiles: 2024 trade data
Exports of roofing tiles by Saudi Arabia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (24.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of roofing tiles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 8.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports roofing tiles to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (26%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Jordan (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.1M | 26% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 24% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $1.0M | 24% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $301K | 6.8% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $200K | 4.5% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $179K | 4% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $156K | 3.5% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $141K | 3.2% |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | $80K | 1.8% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $41K | 0.9% |
Types of roofing tiles under HS 6905
| 6905.10 | Ceramic roofing tiles | 100% |
| 6905.90 | Ceramic chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other constructional goods (excluding roofing tiles) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6905.
Average export price of roofing tiles
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 45% below the world average of $0.33, 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.
Saudi Arabia also imports roofing tiles
Imports of roofing tiles by Saudi Arabia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (38%), Italy (22%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.5M | 39% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $846K | 22% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $647K | 17% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $329K | 8.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $266K | 7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $81K | 2.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $44K | 1.2% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $32K | 0.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $29K | 0.8% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $16K | 0.4% |
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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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 6905: Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods.
Roofing tiles trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of roofing tiles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported roofing tiles worth $3.8 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import roofing tiles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (38%), Italy (22%), Spain (17%).
What is the average import price of roofing tiles in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.33 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export roofing tiles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported roofing tiles worth $4.4 million in 2024, mainly to Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan.
What is the HS code for roofing tiles?
Roofing tiles falls under HS heading 6905 (Roofing tiles, chimney-pots, cowls, chimney liners, architectural ornaments and other ceramic constructional goods). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading roofing tiles with Saudi Arabia?
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