Butanone imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported butanone worth $4.2 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $4.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 951 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 970 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports butanone from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+696% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 52% |
| United States | $1.0M | 24% |
| France | $559K | 13% |
| India | $147K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $120K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $51K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 37% above the world average of $1.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia butanone imports (HS 2914.12): 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 2914.12: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, butanone (methyl ethyl ketone).
Common questions
What is the value of butanone imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported butanone worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply butanone to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (24%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average import price of butanone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butanone to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 270%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanone?
The HS code for butanone is subheading 2914.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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