Alginic acid and alginate salts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.1 million of alginic acid and alginate salts in 2024 (181 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 143 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 85 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 116 t |
| 2020 | $638K | 46 t |
| 2019 | $718K | 58 t |
| 2018 | $324K | 42 t |
| 2017 | $323K | 36 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports alginic acid and alginate salts from
Norway alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.23 per kg, 32% above the world average of $13.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia alginic acid and alginate salts imports (HS 3913.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3913.10: Polymers, natural: alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of alginic acid and alginate salts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported alginic acid and alginate salts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply alginic acid and alginate salts to Saudi Arabia?
Norway was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (11%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of alginic acid and alginate salts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.23 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $13.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alginic acid and alginate salts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $323 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 868%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alginic acid and alginate salts?
The HS code for alginic acid and alginate salts is subheading 3913.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3913 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World alginic acid and alginate salts trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Saudi Arabia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.