Bisphenol A imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported bisphenol a worth $16.8 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, 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 | $16.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $40.2M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $30.4M | 26.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bisphenol a from
Taiwan alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $15.6M | 93% |
| China | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Singapore | $77K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $73K | 0.4% |
| United States | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bisphenol A exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported bisphenol a worth $646 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to China (49%), India (28%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $319K | 49% |
| India | $179K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $103K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $40K | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $5K | 0.8% |
| Yemen | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bisphenol a imports (HS 2907.23): 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 2907.23: Polyphenols: 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of bisphenol a imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bisphenol a worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 93 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply bisphenol a to Saudi Arabia?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by China (6%) and Singapore (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of bisphenol a per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bisphenol a to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.4 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $40.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bisphenol a?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $646 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, India and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bisphenol a?
The HS code for bisphenol a is subheading 2907.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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