Choline imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $6.1 million of choline in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.3 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 | $6.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports choline from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (44%), United Kingdom (3%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 48% |
| India | $2.7M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $203K | 3.3% |
| France | $140K | 2.3% |
| United States | $69K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1.77, 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.
Choline exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported choline worth $732 thousand (847 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $510K | 70% |
| Kuwait | $128K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $25K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $6K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia choline imports (HS 2923.10): 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 2923.10: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: choline and its salts, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of choline imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported choline worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 141 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply choline to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (44%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of choline per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of choline to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export choline?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $732 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for choline?
The HS code for choline is subheading 2923.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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