Acrylic acid exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acrylic acid by Saudi Arabia reached $174.4 million in 2024 (158.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 62 countries. Value rose 141% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 170% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174.4M | 158.6K t |
| 2023 | $72.4M | 50.9K t |
| 2022 | $216.4M | 146.9K t |
| 2021 | $144.3M | 76.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 597 t |
| 2019 | $848K | 559 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 755 t |
| 2017 | $168K | 114 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports acrylic acid to
Most of it went to India (34%), Turkey (24%), Belgium (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+995% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $59.4M | 34% |
| Turkey | $41.2M | 24% |
| Belgium | $26.5M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.7M | 13% |
| Egypt | $7.7M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $5.0M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $4.8M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $622K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic acid imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $2.6 million of acrylic acid in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 76% |
| Indonesia | $301K | 11% |
| Turkey | $168K | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $107K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia acrylic acid exports (HS 2916.11): 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 2916.11: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic acid exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported acrylic acid worth $174.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 158.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 62 countries worldwide, with 22% of world exports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic acid from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($59.4 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 995% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of acrylic acid from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $168 thousand in 2017 to $174.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $216.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import acrylic acid?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $171.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic acid?
The HS code for acrylic acid is subheading 2916.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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