Acrylic acid esters exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acrylic acid esters by Saudi Arabia reached $172.0 million in 2024 (121.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 70 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $358.8 million.
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 | $172.0M | 121.5K t |
| 2023 | $199.4M | 166.0K t |
| 2022 | $326.9M | 179.0K t |
| 2021 | $358.8M | 172.9K t |
| 2020 | $167.1M | 185.0K t |
| 2019 | $211.4M | 182.7K t |
| 2018 | $199.3M | 148.5K t |
| 2017 | $170.4M | 138.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports acrylic acid esters to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (38%), India (36%), Egypt (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic acid esters imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of acrylic acid esters by Saudi Arabia reached $7.3 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.1M | 56% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $765K | 11% |
| China | $634K | 8.7% |
| Taiwan | $157K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $103K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $76K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $63K | 0.9% |
| India | $18K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia acrylic acid esters exports (HS 2916.12): 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 2916.12: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acrylic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic acid esters exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported acrylic acid esters worth $172.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 70 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic acid esters from Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($65.0 million), followed by India (36%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic acid esters per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of acrylic acid esters from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $170.4 million in 2017 to $172.0 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $358.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $225.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import acrylic acid esters?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Singapore and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $164.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic acid esters?
The HS code for acrylic acid esters is subheading 2916.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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