Butadiene and isoprene imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.1 million of butadiene and isoprene in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.5 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 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports butadiene and isoprene from
South Korea alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.0M | 99% |
| Egypt | $36K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butadiene and isoprene exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $8.4 million of butadiene and isoprene in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). South Korea alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $8.4M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia butadiene and isoprene imports (HS 2901.24): 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 2901.24: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene.
Common questions
What is the value of butadiene and isoprene imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported butadiene and isoprene worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 60 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply butadiene and isoprene to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Egypt (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of butadiene and isoprene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butadiene and isoprene to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export butadiene and isoprene?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea. That compares with imports of $4.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for butadiene and isoprene?
The HS code for butadiene and isoprene is subheading 2901.24. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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