Chlorine gas imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported chlorine gas worth $4.0 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 140% 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 | $4.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $193K | 166 t |
| 2018 | $39K | 15 t |
| 2017 | $9K | 22 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports chlorine gas from
Most of the value came from Kuwait (40%), France (34%), China (24%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 40% |
| France | $1.4M | 34% |
| China | $949K | 24% |
| United States | $76K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.68, 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.
Chlorine gas exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of chlorine gas by Saudi Arabia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia chlorine gas imports (HS 2801.10): 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 2801.10: Chlorine.
Common questions
What is the value of chlorine gas imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported chlorine gas worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply chlorine gas to Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (34%) and China (24%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 734% on the year.
What is the average import price of chlorine gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chlorine gas to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export chlorine gas?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chlorine gas?
The HS code for chlorine gas is subheading 2801.10. 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 2801 page.
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