Water pipe tobacco imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water pipe tobacco by Saudi Arabia reached $31.2 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 155 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $31.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $33.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $38.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 479 t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports water pipe tobacco from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (47%), Egypt (40%), Jordan (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $14.7M | 47% |
| Egypt | $12.6M | 40% |
| Jordan | $1.8M | 5.6% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $858K | 2.8% |
| Georgia | $111K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
| Hungary | $5K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.76 per kg, 32% below the world average of $8.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2403.11: Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of water pipe tobacco imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported water pipe tobacco worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 155 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply water pipe tobacco to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Egypt (40%) and Jordan (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of water pipe tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.76 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $8.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water pipe tobacco to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024, an increase of 825%. The peak was 2021 at $38.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for water pipe tobacco?
The HS code for water pipe tobacco is subheading 2403.11. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
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