Diethanolamine exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported diethanolamine worth $109.6 million (121.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 66 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109.6M | 121.4K t |
| 2023 | $115.4M | 94.6K t |
| 2022 | $118.9M | 115.2K t |
| 2021 | $100.1M | 108.9K t |
| 2020 | $87.6M | 108.9K t |
| 2019 | $100.5M | 111.4K t |
| 2018 | $98.9M | 91.6K t |
| 2017 | $40.0M | 40.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports diethanolamine to
Most of it went to United States (42%), China (20%), Thailand (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46.0M | 42% |
| China | $21.5M | 20% |
| Thailand | $7.5M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 5.8% |
| India | $6.3M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.3M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.15, 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.
Diethanolamine imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported diethanolamine worth $774 thousand (288 tonnes). Most of the value came from Malaysia (27%), India (25%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $205K | 27% |
| India | $193K | 25% |
| China | $168K | 22% |
| South Korea | $87K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $85K | 11% |
| Germany | $19K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia diethanolamine exports (HS 2922.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2922.12: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, diethanolamine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of diethanolamine exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported diethanolamine worth $109.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 66 countries worldwide, with 31% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy diethanolamine from Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($46.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average export price of diethanolamine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of diethanolamine from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.0 million in 2017 to $109.6 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2022 at $118.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import diethanolamine?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $774 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, India and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $108.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diethanolamine?
The HS code for diethanolamine is subheading 2922.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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