Aluminum fluoride imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminum fluoride by Saudi Arabia reached $15.3 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% a year on average.
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 | $15.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | - |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $32K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $6K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $198K | 58 t |
| 2017 | $210K | 93 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aluminum fluoride from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.1M | 85% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| Qatar | $71K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 69% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Aluminum fluoride exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of aluminum fluoride by Saudi Arabia reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 85% |
| Bahrain | $503K | 15% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aluminum fluoride imports (HS 2826.12): 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 2826.12: Fluorides: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum fluoride imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aluminum fluoride worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 90 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum fluoride to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and Bahrain (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum fluoride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminum fluoride to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $210 thousand in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aluminum fluoride?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum fluoride?
The HS code for aluminum fluoride is subheading 2826.12. 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 2826 page.
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