Rubber gaskets and seals imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber gaskets and seals by Saudi Arabia reached $140.5 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $140.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $157.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $106.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $91.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $100.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $94.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $76.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $52.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rubber gaskets and seals from
Most of the value came from United States (25%), United Kingdom (13%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.9M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $17.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 8.9% |
| China | $10.1M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $9.6M | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.5M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 4.5% |
| India | $4.2M | 3% |
| Sweden | $3.6M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.57 per kg, close to the world average of $18.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber gaskets and seals exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $8.9 million of rubber gaskets and seals in 2024 (420 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (41%), United Arab Emirates (29%), Bahrain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $3.7M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 29% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 12% |
| Iraq | $469K | 5.3% |
| Qatar | $321K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $237K | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $92K | 1% |
| India | $54K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rubber gaskets and seals imports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $140.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber gaskets and seals to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($34.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.57 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $18.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber gaskets and seals to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.8 million in 2017 to $140.5 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2023 at $157.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rubber gaskets and seals?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $131.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. 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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