Copper sulfate imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported copper sulfate worth $5.1 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 646 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $967K | 524 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports copper sulfate from
Turkey alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.2M | 64% |
| Uzbekistan | $595K | 12% |
| China | $477K | 9.4% |
| Taiwan | $268K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $181K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $150K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 2.5% |
| France | $20K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $14K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.51, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia copper sulfate imports (HS 2833.25): 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 2833.25: Sulphates: of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of copper sulfate imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported copper sulfate worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper sulfate to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Uzbekistan (12%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper sulfate to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $967 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 427%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper sulfate?
The HS code for copper sulfate is subheading 2833.25. 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 2833 page.
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