Copper oxide and hydroxide imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported copper oxide and hydroxide worth $2.9 million (300 tonnes). That is 158% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.8 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 | $2.9M | 300 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 112 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 346 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 425 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 198 t |
| 2019 | $756K | 136 t |
| 2018 | $675K | 102 t |
| 2017 | $313K | 46 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports copper oxide and hydroxide from
Most of the value came from Norway (46%), United States (38%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1.3M | 46% |
| United States | $1.1M | 38% |
| China | $271K | 9.5% |
| India | $203K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.57 per kg, close to the world average of $8.91.
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 copper oxide and hydroxide imports (HS 2825.50): 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 2825.50: Copper oxides and hydroxides.
Common questions
What is the value of copper oxide and hydroxide imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported copper oxide and hydroxide worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper oxide and hydroxide to Saudi Arabia?
Norway was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (38%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.57 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $8.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper oxide and hydroxide to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $313 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 818%. The peak was 2021 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for copper oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.50. 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 2825 page.
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