Aromatic ethers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic ethers by Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (583 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.0 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 | $3.2M | 583 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 549 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 501 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 24.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $629K | 98 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aromatic ethers from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 68% |
| India | $919K | 29% |
| South Korea | $45K | 1.4% |
| United States | $14K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 41% below the world average of $9.23, 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.
Aromatic ethers exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of aromatic ethers by Saudi Arabia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Japan (49%), India (33%), Spain (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $876K | 49% |
| India | $590K | 33% |
| Spain | $182K | 10% |
| China | $126K | 7% |
| Egypt | $23K | 1.3% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aromatic ethers imports (HS 2909.30): 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 2909.30: Ethers: aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic ethers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aromatic ethers worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 583 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic ethers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (29%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 919% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic ethers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $9.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic ethers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $629 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 401%. The peak was 2019 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aromatic ethers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, India and Spain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic ethers?
The HS code for aromatic ethers is subheading 2909.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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