Bentonite imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $24.8 million of bentonite in 2024 (125.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.8M | 125.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 69.8K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 171.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 142.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 91.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 121.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 89.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 104.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bentonite from
The largest suppliers were United States (24%), Turkey (20%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.1M | 24% |
| Turkey | $4.9M | 20% |
| India | $3.8M | 15% |
| China | $2.6M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 11% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $888K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $826K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $584K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $411K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bentonite exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported bentonite worth $2.2 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (37%), Kuwait (33%), United Arab Emirates (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $804K | 37% |
| Kuwait | $710K | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $322K | 15% |
| Bahrain | $196K | 9.1% |
| Pakistan | $69K | 3.2% |
| Jordan | $22K | 1% |
| Qatar | $15K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $10K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bentonite imports (HS 2508.10): 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 2508.10: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of bentonite imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bentonite worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply bentonite to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of bentonite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bentonite to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bentonite?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $22.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bentonite?
The HS code for bentonite is subheading 2508.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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