Tires (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported tires (other types) worth $13.5 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $13.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tires (other types) from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (32%), China (25%), India (23%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $4.3M | 32% |
| China | $3.4M | 25% |
| India | $3.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $762K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $453K | 3.4% |
| France | $254K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $208K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $199K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $193K | 1.4% |
| United States | $118K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, close to the world average of $3.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tires (other types) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported tires (other types) worth $473 thousand (4.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (27%), India (19%), Yemen (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $127K | 27% |
| India | $92K | 19% |
| Yemen | $62K | 13% |
| Malta | $61K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 9.9% |
| Japan | $27K | 5.6% |
| Djibouti | $14K | 3% |
| Norway | $13K | 2.7% |
| Russia | $8K | 1.8% |
| Somalia | $8K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia tires (other types) imports (HS 4012.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4012.90: Rubber: tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012.
Common questions
What is the value of tires (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tires (other types) worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply tires (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by China (25%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of tires (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tires (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2022 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export tires (other types)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $473 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, India and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tires (other types)?
The HS code for tires (other types) is subheading 4012.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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