Aluminum chloride imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminum chloride by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 million.
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 | $2.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 4.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminum chloride from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 71% |
| Japan | $704K | 26% |
| China | $73K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 54% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminum chloride imports (HS 2827.32): 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 2827.32: Chlorides: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum chloride imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminum chloride worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum chloride to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Japan (26%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum chloride to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum chloride?
The HS code for aluminum chloride is subheading 2827.32. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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