Butanol isomers (other) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $150.2 million of butanol isomers (other) in 2024 (150.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 66 countries for exports of this product. That is 92% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average.
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 | $150.2M | 150.2K t |
| 2023 | $78.2M | 62.2K t |
| 2022 | $92.0M | 76.0K t |
| 2021 | $84.2M | 56.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 8.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports butanol isomers (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (41%), China (16%), Vietnam (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $61.5M | 41% |
| China | $24.4M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $21.4M | 14% |
| South Korea | $16.5M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.4M | 5.6% |
| Pakistan | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 1.6% |
| Jordan | $2.4M | 1.6% |
| India | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butanol isomers (other) imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported butanol isomers (other) worth $720 thousand (27 tonnes). China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $695K | 97% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 1.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.7% |
| India | $5K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia butanol isomers (other) exports (HS 2905.14): 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 2905.14: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13.
Common questions
What is the value of butanol isomers (other) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported butanol isomers (other) worth $150.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 66 countries worldwide, with 24% of world exports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries buy butanol isomers (other) from Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($61.5 million), followed by China (16%) and Vietnam (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average export price of butanol isomers (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of butanol isomers (other) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $150.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import butanol isomers (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $720 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $149.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanol isomers (other)?
The HS code for butanol isomers (other) is subheading 2905.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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