Butene imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported butene worth $117.4 million (79.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $117.4M | 79.8K t |
| 2023 | $130.5M | 107.8K t |
| 2022 | $121.1M | 87.6K t |
| 2021 | $113.4M | 109.3K t |
| 2020 | $80.4M | 99.0K t |
| 2019 | $101.0M | 105.5K t |
| 2018 | $83.3M | 68.0K t |
| 2017 | $101.0M | 98.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports butene from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $97.2M | 83% |
| South Korea | $10.0M | 8.5% |
| United States | $4.4M | 3.7% |
| India | $3.4M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $375K | 0.3% |
| China | $27K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia butene imports (HS 2901.23): 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 2901.23: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of butene imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported butene worth $117.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 75 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply butene to Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($97.2 million), followed by South Korea (8%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of butene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butene to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $101.0 million in 2017 to $117.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $130.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for butene?
The HS code for butene is subheading 2901.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
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