Calcium chloride imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium chloride by Saudi Arabia reached $80.5 million in 2024 (419.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 202 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $116.3 million.
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 | $80.5M | 419.2K t |
| 2023 | $91.9M | 167.2K t |
| 2022 | $116.3M | 452.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 86.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.4M | 436.6K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 282.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 211.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 190.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports calcium chloride from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.9M | 72% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.4M | 17% |
| Oman | $4.2M | 5.3% |
| Pakistan | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $819K | 1% |
| Finland | $171K | 0.2% |
| India | $106K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $63K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 39% below the world average of $0.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calcium chloride exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $242 thousand of calcium chloride in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (48%), Kuwait (21%), United Arab Emirates (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $115K | 48% |
| Kuwait | $50K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 19% |
| Syria | $26K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.5% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia calcium chloride imports (HS 2827.20): 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 2827.20: Chlorides: of calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium chloride imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported calcium chloride worth $80.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 419.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 202 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium chloride to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($57.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and Oman (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $0.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium chloride to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $80.5 million in 2024, an increase of 385%. The peak was 2022 at $116.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export calcium chloride?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $80.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium chloride?
The HS code for calcium chloride is subheading 2827.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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