🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of rubber articles: 2024 trade data
Saudi Arabia imported $326.2 million of rubber articles in 2024 (46.6 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 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rubber articles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326.2M | 46.6K t |
| 2023 | $318.0M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $248.1M | 33.9K t |
| 2021 | $215.1M | 27.4K t |
| 2020 | $236.3M | 30.4K t |
| 2019 | $191.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $155.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $107.9M | 12.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rubber articles from
The largest suppliers were United States (16%), China (15%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $53.7M | 17% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $48.8M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $28.1M | 8.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $24.6M | 7.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $23.6M | 7.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $22.5M | 6.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $13.3M | 4.1% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $12.2M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $10.1M | 3.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $9.8M | 3% |
Types of rubber articles under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber | 43% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber | 35% |
| 4016.10 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber | 8.5% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber | 8.1% |
| 4016.95 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber | 2.9% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber | 1.9% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price of rubber articles
The average declared value was about $6.99 per kg, 33% below the world average of $10.37, 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 exports rubber articles
Saudi Arabia exported $19.4 million of rubber articles in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (43%), Oman (20%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $8.4M | 43% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $3.9M | 20% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.9M | 15% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $476K | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $469K | 2.4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $340K | 1.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $303K | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $248K | 1.3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $134K | 0.7% |
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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Rubber articles trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rubber articles worth $326.2 million in 2024 (46.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import rubber articles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (16%), China (15%), Germany (9%).
What is the average import price of rubber articles in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $6.99 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.37 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export rubber articles?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported rubber articles worth $19.4 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Oman, United States.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
Rubber articles falls under HS heading 4016 (Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rubber articles with Saudi Arabia?
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