Wafer board exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $5.6 million of wafer board in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 234% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $497K | 113 t |
| 2020 | $600K | 854 t |
| 2019 | $219K | 305 t |
| 2018 | $233K | 409 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports wafer board to
One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wafer board imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported wafer board worth $1.4 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Spain alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $853K | 61% |
| China | $448K | 32% |
| Egypt | $73K | 5.2% |
| France | $23K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia wafer board exports (HS 4410.19): 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 4410.19: Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of wafer board exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported wafer board worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 96 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy wafer board from Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Egypt (1%) and Bahrain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average export price of wafer board per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wafer board from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import wafer board?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, China and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wafer board?
The HS code for wafer board is subheading 4410.19. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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