Calcium hypochlorite imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium hypochlorite by Saudi Arabia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.1 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 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 3.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports calcium hypochlorite from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 51% |
| China | $549K | 22% |
| United States | $403K | 16% |
| South Africa | $290K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
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 calcium hypochlorite imports (HS 2828.10): 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 2828.10: Hypochlorites: commercial calcium hypochlorite and other calcium hypochlorites.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium hypochlorite imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported calcium hypochlorite worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium hypochlorite to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (22%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium hypochlorite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium hypochlorite to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium hypochlorite?
The HS code for calcium hypochlorite is subheading 2828.10. 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 2828 page.
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