Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $6.7 million (292 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 191% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $6.7M | 292 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 237 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 328 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 185 t |
| 2018 | $915K | 136 t |
| 2017 | $901K | 115 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aromatic carboxylic acids (other) from
United Kingdom alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+447% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 62% |
| India | $752K | 11% |
| Belgium | $704K | 10% |
| China | $413K | 6.1% |
| United States | $224K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $156K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $146K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $54K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $34K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.12 per kg, 92% above the world average of $12.07. 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 aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.39): 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 2916.39: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 292 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 191% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (11%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 757% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.12 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $12.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $901 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 648%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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