2022
Exports
$23.7BWorld Rnk 11 / 226
Flag Rnk 2 / 96
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Plastics & articles thereof
1.72Rnk 19 / 1025
2022
Imports
$5.68BWorld Rnk 35 / 226
Flag Rnk 6 / 96
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Saudi Arabia
0.78Rnk 35 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Saudi Arabia exported $23.7B in Plastics & articles thereof, making it the 11th largest exporter of Plastics & articles thereof in the world. At the same year, Plastics & articles thereof was the 2nd most exported product in Saudi Arabia. The main destination of Plastics & articles thereof exports from Saudi Arabia are: China ($4.4B), Turkey ($2.34B), Singapore ($2.01B), United Arab Emirates ($1.56B), and Egypt ($1.29B).

The fastest growing export markets for Plastics & articles thereof of Saudi Arabia between 2021 and 2022 were China ($1.03B), Vietnam ($640M), and Kuwait ($350M).

Imports In 2022, Saudi Arabia imported $5.68B in Plastics & articles thereof, becoming the 35th largest importer of Plastics & articles thereof in the world. At the same year, Plastics & articles thereof was the 6th most imported product in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia imports Plastics & articles thereof primarily from: China ($1.76B), United Arab Emirates ($1.15B), Germany ($388M), United States ($315M), and South Korea ($222M).

The fastest growing import markets in Plastics & articles thereof for Saudi Arabia between 2021 and 2022 were China ($511M), United Arab Emirates ($236M), and Germany ($130M).

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Plastics & articles thereof. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* 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 (2022)$23.7B
IMPORTS (2022)$5.68B
NET TRADE (2022)$18B

In 2022, Saudi Arabia exported $23.7B in Plastics & articles thereof. The main destinations of Saudi Arabia exports on Plastics & articles thereof were China ($4.4B), Turkey ($2.34B), Singapore ($2.01B), United Arab Emirates ($1.56B), and Egypt ($1.29B).

In 2022, Saudi Arabia imported $5.68B in Plastics & articles thereof, mainly from China ($1.76B), United Arab Emirates ($1.15B), Germany ($388M), United States ($315M), and South Korea ($222M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Plastics & articles thereof EXPORT MARKETS FOR Saudi Arabia WERE (2021 - 2022):
China$1.03B (30.4%)
Vietnam$640M (108%)
Kuwait$350M (200%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Plastics & articles thereof BY Saudi Arabia WERE (2021 - 2022):
Algeria-$518M (-100%)
Yemen-$354M (-100%)
Jordan-$328M (-48.1%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Saudi Arabia's main exporting competitors in Plastics & articles thereof were:
In 2022, Saudi Arabia's main importing competitors in Plastics & articles thereof were:

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Trade Value of Plastics & articles thereof by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $774M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $341M

Plastics & articles thereof’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $774M.   Plastics & articles thereof’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $341M.

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