Butylglycol ethers exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported butylglycol ethers worth $242.8 million (199.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $515.7 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 | $242.8M | 199.5K t |
| 2023 | $396.2M | 207.3K t |
| 2022 | $515.7M | 485.3K t |
| 2021 | $508.1M | 480.2K t |
| 2020 | $149.1M | 186.3K t |
| 2019 | $177.4M | 185.2K t |
| 2018 | $215.2M | 174.7K t |
| 2017 | $44.8M | 40.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports butylglycol ethers to
Most of it went to China (49%), United Arab Emirates (10%), India (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $119.4M | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.6M | 9.7% |
| India | $18.8M | 7.8% |
| Singapore | $13.7M | 5.6% |
| Jordan | $7.9M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $7.7M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $7.7M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $6.9M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $6.9M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butylglycol ethers imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of butylglycol ethers by Saudi Arabia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (37%), France (17%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $972K | 37% |
| France | $433K | 17% |
| South Korea | $238K | 9.1% |
| India | $227K | 8.7% |
| Taiwan | $221K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $183K | 7% |
| Singapore | $110K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $92K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $56K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $39K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia butylglycol ethers exports (HS 2909.43): 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 2909.43: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol.
Common questions
What is the value of butylglycol ethers exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported butylglycol ethers worth $242.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 199.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 87 countries worldwide, with 26% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy butylglycol ethers from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($119.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average export price of butylglycol ethers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of butylglycol ethers from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $44.8 million in 2017 to $242.8 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. The peak was 2022 at $515.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $281.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import butylglycol ethers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, France and South Korea. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $240.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for butylglycol ethers?
The HS code for butylglycol ethers is subheading 2909.43. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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