Acid dyes and mordant dyes imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acid dyes and mordant dyes by Saudi Arabia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (501 tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.7M | 501 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 416 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 381 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 236 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 197 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports acid dyes and mordant dyes from
Most of the value came from Germany (46%), India (14%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 46% |
| India | $520K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $329K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $259K | 7% |
| Mexico | $195K | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $187K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $111K | 3% |
| Ireland | $108K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $75K | 2.1% |
| China | $67K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.34 per kg, close to the world average of $7.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia acid dyes and mordant dyes imports (HS 3204.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3204.12: Dyes: acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of acid dyes and mordant dyes imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported acid dyes and mordant dyes worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 501 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply acid dyes and mordant dyes to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of acid dyes and mordant dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acid dyes and mordant dyes to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acid dyes and mordant dyes?
The HS code for acid dyes and mordant dyes is subheading 3204.12. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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