Benzoic acid imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.1 million of benzoic acid in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 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 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 880 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 917 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 968 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports benzoic acid from
Most of the value came from India (39%), China (27%), Ireland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 39% |
| China | $853K | 27% |
| Ireland | $453K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $215K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $184K | 5.9% |
| Estonia | $80K | 2.5% |
| United States | $64K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $27K | 0.9% |
| France | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, close to the world average of $2.13.
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 benzoic acid imports (HS 2916.31): 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 2916.31: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of benzoic acid imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported benzoic acid worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzoic acid to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (27%) and Ireland (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzoic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of benzoic acid to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzoic acid?
The HS code for benzoic acid is subheading 2916.31. 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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