2023
Exports
$26.8MWorld Rnk 24 / 174
Flag Rnk 186 / 1148
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Plastic
-0.57Rnk 725 / 1025
2023
Imports
$11.6MWorld Rnk 37 / 180
Flag Rnk 735 / 1206
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Saudi Arabia
0.76Rnk 36 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Saudi Arabia exported $26.8M in Scrap Plastic, making it the 24th largest exporter of Scrap Plastic in the world. At the same year, Scrap Plastic was the 186th most exported product in Saudi Arabia. The main destination of Scrap Plastic exports from Saudi Arabia are: China ($11.5M), Pakistan ($7.2M), Italy ($2.42M), Malaysia ($1.31M), and Azerbaijan ($980k).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Plastic of Saudi Arabia between 2022 and 2023 were Pakistan ($3.17M), Malaysia ($999k), and Azerbaijan ($980k).

Imports In 2023, Saudi Arabia imported $11.6M in Scrap Plastic, becoming the 37th largest importer of Scrap Plastic in the world. At the same year, Scrap Plastic was the 735th most imported product in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia imports Scrap Plastic primarily from: Italy ($5.86M), Portugal ($1.49M), China ($1.25M), Spain ($1.15M), and Turkey ($403k).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Plastic for Saudi Arabia between 2022 and 2023 were China ($863k), Italy ($557k), and Turkey ($402k).

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Jan 2025

Subnational Monthly Trade

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$26.8M
IMPORTS (2023)$11.6M
NET TRADE (2023)$15.2M

In 2023, Saudi Arabia exported $26.8M in Scrap Plastic. The main destinations of Saudi Arabia exports on Scrap Plastic were China ($11.5M), Pakistan ($7.2M), Italy ($2.42M), Malaysia ($1.31M), and Azerbaijan ($980k).

In 2023, Saudi Arabia imported $11.6M in Scrap Plastic, mainly from Italy ($5.86M), Portugal ($1.49M), China ($1.25M), Spain ($1.15M), and Turkey ($403k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Plastic EXPORT MARKETS FOR Saudi Arabia WERE (2022 - 2023):
Pakistan$3.17M (78.8%)
Malaysia$999k (321%)
Azerbaijan$980k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Plastic BY Saudi Arabia WERE (2022 - 2023):
China-$4.99M (-30.2%)
Italy-$4.62M (-65.6%)
South Korea-$1.91M (-77.7%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Saudi Arabia's main exporting competitors in Scrap Plastic were:
In 2023, Saudi Arabia's main importing competitors in Scrap Plastic were:

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Trade Value of Scrap Plastic by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $555k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $361k

Scrap Plastic’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $555k.   Scrap Plastic’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $361k.

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