Saudi Arabia: Plastic Household Ware Market 2025

Plastic Household Ware Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the Saudi plastic household ware market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +61.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Household Ware Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, plastic household ware production fell significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 99%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Household Ware Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of plastics household articles and toilet articles exported from Saudi Arabia reduced markedly to X tons, which is down by -48.2% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic household ware exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic household ware exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Yemen (with a CAGR of +1.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Yemen ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic household ware exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +8.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic household ware export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Household Ware Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Plastic household ware imports into Saudi Arabia surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 24% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic household ware imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +53.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic household ware to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic household ware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+17.2% per year) and India (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastics household articles and toilet articles to Saudi Arabia, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+18.6% per year) and India (+8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic household ware import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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