Concrete additives imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $55.7 million of concrete additives in 2024 (78.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $55.7M | 78.6K t |
| 2023 | $46.3M | 43.2K t |
| 2022 | $54.9M | 43.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 29.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 33.6K t |
| 2019 | $34.8M | 38.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.8M | 50.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 30.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports concrete additives from
Most of the value came from China (27%), United Arab Emirates (25%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+548% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.0M | 25% |
| United States | $9.5M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 8.3% |
| Georgia | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| India | $2.5M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $707K | 1.3% |
| France | $584K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $491K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.93, 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.
Concrete additives exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported concrete additives worth $19.6 million (29.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Kuwait (29%), Egypt (22%), Jordan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported concrete additives worth $55.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 904% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $55.7 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export concrete additives?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $19.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Egypt and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $36.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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