Butadiene rubber exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $131.9 million of butadiene rubber in 2024 (81.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $176.0 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 | $131.9M | 81.2K t |
| 2023 | $128.5M | 83.1K t |
| 2022 | $176.0M | 91.5K t |
| 2021 | $94.9M | 58.1K t |
| 2020 | $62.6M | 58.0K t |
| 2019 | $115.0M | 76.4K t |
| 2018 | $117.5M | 66.8K t |
| 2017 | $84.0M | 53.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports butadiene rubber to
Most of it went to India (21%), Poland (14%), Thailand (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $27.8M | 21% |
| Poland | $18.3M | 14% |
| Thailand | $14.1M | 11% |
| China | $11.0M | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $10.6M | 8% |
| Turkey | $8.0M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $6.8M | 5.2% |
| United States | $4.8M | 3.6% |
| Luxembourg | $3.7M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butadiene rubber imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of butadiene rubber by Saudi Arabia reached $10.5 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $8.8M | 84% |
| Russia | $1.3M | 13% |
| China | $166K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $66K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $50K | 0.5% |
| United States | $13K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia butadiene rubber exports (HS 4002.20): 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 4002.20: Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of butadiene rubber exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported butadiene rubber worth $131.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 79 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy butadiene rubber from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by Poland (14%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average export price of butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of butadiene rubber from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $84.0 million in 2017 to $131.9 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $176.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $113.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import butadiene rubber?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Russia and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $121.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for butadiene rubber?
The HS code for butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
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