Rubber articles (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $113.6 million of rubber articles (other) in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $113.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $99.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $97.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $92.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $111.7M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $73.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $59.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $41.0M | 6.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rubber articles (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (15%), United States (13%), Japan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.3M | 15% |
| United States | $14.4M | 13% |
| Japan | $14.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $7.3M | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $7.2M | 6.3% |
| India | $5.9M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 5% |
| Thailand | $5.2M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.03 per kg, 27% below the world average of $9.59, 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.
Rubber articles (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $609 thousand of rubber articles (other) in 2024 (89 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (29%), Bahrain (18%), China (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $174K | 29% |
| Bahrain | $108K | 18% |
| China | $82K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $29K | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $22K | 3.6% |
| Oman | $21K | 3.4% |
| Lebanon | $20K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $17K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $16K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rubber articles (other) imports (HS 4016.99): 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 4016.99: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rubber articles (other) worth $113.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.03 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $9.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.0 million in 2017 to $113.6 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rubber articles (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $609 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $113.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles (other)?
The HS code for rubber articles (other) is subheading 4016.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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