Vitrifiable transfers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported vitrifiable transfers worth $2.2 million (79 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.2M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 86 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 44 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 36 t |
| 2020 | $913K | 20 t |
| 2019 | $845K | 26 t |
| 2018 | $539K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $998K | 35 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports vitrifiable transfers from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 91% |
| China | $103K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $28K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.7% |
| United States | $12K | 0.6% |
| India | $12K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.33 per kg, close to the world average of $23.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia vitrifiable transfers imports (HS 4908.10): 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 4908.10: Printed matter: transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable.
Common questions
What is the value of vitrifiable transfers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported vitrifiable transfers worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitrifiable transfers to Saudi Arabia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (5%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitrifiable transfers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.33 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $23.48 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 transfers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $998 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitrifiable transfers?
The HS code for vitrifiable transfers is subheading 4908.10. 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 4908 page.
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