Bitumen products exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bitumen products by Saudi Arabia reached $6.3 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 17.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 5.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports bitumen products to
United Arab Emirates alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 61% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 17% |
| Bahrain | $629K | 10% |
| Oman | $588K | 9.4% |
| Qatar | $87K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $11K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0% |
| Djibouti | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen products imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported bitumen products worth $1.2 million (786 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (34%), Canada (23%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $406K | 34% |
| Canada | $273K | 23% |
| United States | $141K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 9.4% |
| Thailand | $107K | 9% |
| Taiwan | $42K | 3.6% |
| India | $35K | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $17K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $12K | 1% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bitumen products exports (HS 6807.90): 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 6807.90: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen products exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported bitumen products worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 107 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy bitumen products from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Kuwait (17%) and Bahrain (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average export price of bitumen products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bitumen products from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2019 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import bitumen products?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Canada and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen products?
The HS code for bitumen products is subheading 6807.90. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
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