Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene by Saudi Arabia reached $104.9 million in 2024 (67.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $226.6 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 | $104.9M | 67.4K t |
| 2023 | $80.9M | 44.8K t |
| 2022 | $158.0M | 73.4K t |
| 2021 | $226.6M | 101.0K t |
| 2020 | $141.0M | 103.1K t |
| 2019 | $179.1M | 121.9K t |
| 2018 | $169.8M | 97.0K t |
| 2017 | $71.3M | 43.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene to
Most of it went to Turkey (25%), Brazil (14%), Egypt (13%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $25.8M | 25% |
| Brazil | $14.5M | 14% |
| Egypt | $13.9M | 13% |
| China | $10.7M | 10% |
| Algeria | $5.9M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $4.5M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $2.4M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $2.1 million of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene in 2024 (971 tonnes). South Korea alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.2M | 54% |
| Taiwan | $284K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $146K | 6.9% |
| India | $113K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 5.1% |
| China | $81K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 2.8% |
| United States | $46K | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $24K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene exports (HS 3903.30): 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 3903.30: Styrene polymers: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene worth $104.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 116 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene from Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($25.8 million), followed by Brazil (14%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $71.3 million in 2017 to $104.9 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $226.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $141.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Taiwan and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $102.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene?
The HS code for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene is subheading 3903.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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