Butanol exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of butanol by Saudi Arabia reached $99.6 million in 2024 (97.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $172.8 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 | $99.6M | 97.7K t |
| 2023 | $106.4M | 108.2K t |
| 2022 | $146.1M | 104.2K t |
| 2021 | $172.8M | 102.3K t |
| 2020 | $65.2M | 95.4K t |
| 2019 | $81.5M | 76.1K t |
| 2018 | $82.9M | 83.5K t |
| 2017 | $106.5M | 126.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports butanol to
The largest buyer markets were China (33%), South Korea (23%), India (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.5M | 33% |
| South Korea | $22.9M | 23% |
| India | $14.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 4.3% |
| Pakistan | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| France | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butanol imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported butanol worth $929 thousand (626 tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $565K | 61% |
| United States | $177K | 19% |
| Germany | $115K | 12% |
| India | $33K | 3.5% |
| France | $21K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $10K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia butanol exports (HS 2905.13): 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 2905.13: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of butanol exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported butanol worth $99.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 68 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy butanol from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of butanol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of butanol from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $106.5 million in 2017 to $99.6 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $172.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import butanol?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $929 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the United States and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $98.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanol?
The HS code for butanol is subheading 2905.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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