Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $26.7 million of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, 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 | $26.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $40.2M | 21.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), China (32%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.8M | 33% |
| China | $8.6M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $3.6M | 14% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Jordan | $832K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $214K | 0.8% |
| United States | $174K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $20.8 million of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United Arab Emirates alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.4M | 55% |
| Egypt | $4.7M | 23% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 14% |
| Jordan | $803K | 3.9% |
| Oman | $630K | 3% |
| Kuwait | $120K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $46K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $35K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $14K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $9K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2917.39): 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 2917.39: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (32%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.2 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $40.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $20.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and South Africa. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2917.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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