Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $71.3 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $71.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $50.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $57.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $48.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $56.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $50.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $37.3M | 7.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), United States (19%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.8M | 38% |
| United States | $13.6M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.0M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $861K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.42 per kg, close to the world average of $6.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) by Saudi Arabia reached $1.9 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (32%), Egypt (31%), Bahrain (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $594K | 32% |
| Egypt | $584K | 31% |
| Bahrain | $381K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $66K | 3.5% |
| Greece | $62K | 3.3% |
| Mozambique | $61K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $23K | 1.2% |
| Mauritania | $20K | 1.1% |
| China | $19K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports (HS 3919.10): 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 3919.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $71.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.42 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $6.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.3 million in 2017 to $71.3 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $51.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Egypt and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $69.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) is subheading 3919.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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