Trade catalogues and advertising materials imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $16.6 million of trade catalogues and advertising materials in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $48.5 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 | $16.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $48.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports trade catalogues and advertising materials from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (30%), China (28%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+351% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 30% |
| China | $4.7M | 28% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $833K | 5% |
| Italy | $719K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $704K | 4.3% |
| United States | $587K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $406K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $396K | 2.4% |
| India | $280K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, close to the world average of $3.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Trade catalogues and advertising materials exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported trade catalogues and advertising materials worth $737 thousand (105 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (48%), Oman (17%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $354K | 48% |
| Oman | $123K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 6.4% |
| Kuwait | $39K | 5.3% |
| Yemen | $32K | 4.3% |
| France | $32K | 4.3% |
| Qatar | $18K | 2.5% |
| Norway | $17K | 2.3% |
| Nigeria | $11K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia trade catalogues and advertising materials imports (HS 4911.10): 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 4911.10: Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of trade catalogues and advertising materials imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported trade catalogues and advertising materials worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply trade catalogues and advertising materials to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (28%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of trade catalogues and advertising materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trade catalogues and advertising materials to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.5 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $48.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export trade catalogues and advertising materials?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $737 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials?
The HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials is subheading 4911.10. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
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