Anionic surfactant imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported anionic surfactant worth $31.1 million (16.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.2 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 | $31.1M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $35.8M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $40.2M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $29.2M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 10.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports anionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were India (21%), Netherlands (17%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.6M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 17% |
| United States | $3.9M | 13% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 9.4% |
| China | $2.4M | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 6.6% |
| France | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $929K | 3% |
| Germany | $740K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported anionic surfactant worth $16.9 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to China (37%), Egypt (16%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 37% |
| Egypt | $2.8M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 11% |
| Lebanon | $1.0M | 6% |
| Tunisia | $889K | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $712K | 4.2% |
| United States | $630K | 3.7% |
| Nigeria | $594K | 3.5% |
| Angola | $421K | 2.5% |
| Libya | $328K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported anionic surfactant worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $40.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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