Aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $3.2 million of aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 46 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 74% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.4 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 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 417 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 953 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $32K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $122K | 102 t |
| 2018 | $45K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $65K | 59 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids to
One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 73% below the world average of $5.11, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids by Saudi Arabia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (852 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Germany alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $607K | 55% |
| Georgia | $499K | 45% |
| India | $2K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids exports (HS 2922.21): 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 2922.21: Amino-naphthols and other amino-phenols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids and their salts.
Common questions
What is the value of aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 46 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids from Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Syria (15%) and Iraq (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $5.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Georgia and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids?
The HS code for aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids is subheading 2922.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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