Sunglasses imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $52.3 million of sunglasses in 2024 (498 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $68.4 million.
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 | $52.3M | 498 t |
| 2023 | $68.4M | 368 t |
| 2022 | $53.4M | 578 t |
| 2021 | $41.0M | 426 t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 557 t |
| 2019 | $40.8M | 772 t |
| 2018 | $38.4M | 528 t |
| 2017 | $29.8M | 400 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sunglasses from
Most of the value came from Italy (43%), China (31%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $22.3M | 43% |
| China | $16.3M | 31% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| Bahrain | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $230K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $105.18 per kg, close to the world average of $118.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sunglasses exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of sunglasses by Saudi Arabia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (40%), United Arab Emirates (33%), Lebanon (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $983K | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $829K | 33% |
| Lebanon | $196K | 7.9% |
| United States | $107K | 4.3% |
| Jordan | $97K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 3% |
| China | $49K | 2% |
| Portugal | $31K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sunglasses imports (HS 9004.10): 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 9004.10: Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of sunglasses imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sunglasses worth $52.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 498 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunglasses to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by China (31%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $105.18 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $118.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunglasses to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.8 million in 2017 to $52.3 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $68.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sunglasses?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $49.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunglasses?
The HS code for sunglasses is subheading 9004.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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