Rubber sheets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $15.9 million of rubber sheets in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 3.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rubber sheets from
Most of the value came from United States (29%), United Arab Emirates (22%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.6M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 22% |
| China | $3.0M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| India | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $649K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $286K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $200K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $173K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $133K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.44, 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 sheets exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported rubber sheets worth $2.8 million (948 tonnes). France alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 70% |
| Germany | $355K | 13% |
| China | $185K | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $82K | 2.9% |
| India | $77K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $57K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $27K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.4% |
| Moldova | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia rubber sheets imports (HS 4008.21): 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 4008.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheets imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rubber sheets worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheets to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber sheets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rubber sheets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheets?
The HS code for rubber sheets is subheading 4008.21. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
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