Sealant and mastic imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $37.4 million of sealant and mastic in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more 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 | $37.4M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 13.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sealant and mastic from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (47%), United Kingdom (11%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $17.6M | 47% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 9.4% |
| United States | $3.2M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| France | $950K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $798K | 2.1% |
| India | $650K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $597K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 262% above the world average of $0.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sealant and mastic exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported sealant and mastic worth $2.7 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (21%), Sri Lanka (13%), Tanzania (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sealant and mastic imports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sealant and mastic worth $37.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealant and mastic to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 262% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sealant and mastic to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $37.4 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sealant and mastic?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Sri Lanka and Tanzania. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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