Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $148.2 million (37.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $148.2M | 37.2K t |
| 2023 | $145.0M | 30.0K t |
| 2022 | $160.5M | 34.3K t |
| 2021 | $102.3M | 24.2K t |
| 2020 | $120.5M | 27.8K t |
| 2019 | $116.5M | 27.9K t |
| 2018 | $119.0M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $94.8M | 25.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Taiwan (11%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.0M | 41% |
| Taiwan | $15.9M | 11% |
| South Korea | $13.2M | 8.9% |
| United States | $11.3M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 5.4% |
| India | $5.5M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.3M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $2.7M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, 42% below the world average of $6.93, 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.
Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $28.5 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+687% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $148.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($60.0 million), followed by Taiwan (11%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $6.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.8 million in 2017 to $148.2 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $160.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $28.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Ghana. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $119.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. 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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