Cellulose acetate (unplasticized) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.1 million of cellulose acetate (unplasticized) in 2024 (590 tonnes). That is 240% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 170% 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 | $2.1M | 590 t |
| 2023 | $616K | 144 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 174 t |
| 2021 | $860K | 148 t |
| 2019 | $69K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $22K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cellulose acetate (unplasticized) from
Most of the value came from Germany (41%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Sweden (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $851K | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $638K | 30% |
| Sweden | $288K | 14% |
| Costa Rica | $227K | 11% |
| Belgium | $78K | 3.7% |
| China | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, close to the world average of $4.22.
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 cellulose acetate (unplasticized) imports (HS 3912.11): 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 3912.11: Cellulose acetates: non-plasticised, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose acetate (unplasticized) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cellulose acetate (unplasticized) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 590 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 240% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose acetate (unplasticized) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($851 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and Sweden (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose acetate (unplasticized) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $4.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose acetate (unplasticized) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $679 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose acetate (unplasticized)?
The HS code for cellulose acetate (unplasticized) is subheading 3912.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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