Vitrifiable enamels and glazes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $45.3 million of vitrifiable enamels and glazes in 2024 (56.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 169 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $108.9 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 | $45.3M | 56.0K t |
| 2023 | $52.7M | 107.7K t |
| 2022 | $108.9M | 44.6K t |
| 2021 | $42.6M | 57.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 58.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 42.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 27.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vitrifiable enamels and glazes from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.8M | 66% |
| India | $5.2M | 12% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 10% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $446K | 1% |
| United States | $153K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $107K | 0.2% |
| France | $72K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vitrifiable enamels and glazes imports (HS 3207.20): 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 3207.20: Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of vitrifiable enamels and glazes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vitrifiable enamels and glazes worth $45.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 169 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitrifiable enamels and glazes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by India (11%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitrifiable enamels and glazes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitrifiable enamels and glazes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $45.3 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. The peak was 2022 at $108.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitrifiable enamels and glazes?
The HS code for vitrifiable enamels and glazes is subheading 3207.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
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