Benzyl alcohol imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of benzyl alcohol by Saudi Arabia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.3 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 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 741 t |
| 2020 | $928K | 515 t |
| 2019 | $928K | 565 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 557 t |
| 2017 | $881K | 455 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports benzyl alcohol from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (42%), Netherlands (5%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 49% |
| India | $1.1M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $139K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $67K | 2.6% |
| United States | $15K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
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 benzyl alcohol imports (HS 2906.21): 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 2906.21: Alcohols: aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol.
Common questions
What is the value of benzyl alcohol imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported benzyl alcohol worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzyl alcohol to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (42%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of benzyl alcohol to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $881 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzyl alcohol?
The HS code for benzyl alcohol is subheading 2906.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
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