Wooden crates and boxes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden crates and boxes by Saudi Arabia reached $17.9 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 15% more 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 | $17.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 8.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports wooden crates and boxes from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Bahrain (34%), Hong Kong (5%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 48% |
| Bahrain | $6.1M | 34% |
| Hong Kong | $825K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $709K | 4% |
| India | $337K | 1.9% |
| United States | $325K | 1.8% |
| France | $165K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $153K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $105K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden crates and boxes exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.4 million of wooden crates and boxes in 2024 (869 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (33%), Sudan (16%), Yemen (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $805K | 33% |
| Sudan | $396K | 16% |
| Yemen | $222K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $187K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $180K | 7.4% |
| Singapore | $162K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $157K | 6.5% |
| Oman | $91K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $80K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $47K | 2% |
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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 4415.10: Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and boxes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported wooden crates and boxes worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden crates and boxes to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Bahrain (34%) and Hong Kong (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden crates and boxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden crates and boxes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $19.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export wooden crates and boxes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Sudan and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and boxes?
The HS code for wooden crates and boxes is subheading 4415.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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