Diethylene glycol exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $191.8 million of diethylene glycol in 2024 (275.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 71 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $432.4 million.
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 | $191.8M | 275.0K t |
| 2023 | $161.6M | 364.3K t |
| 2022 | $415.3M | 574.0K t |
| 2021 | $431.5M | 490.2K t |
| 2020 | $274.5M | 549.8K t |
| 2019 | $343.2M | 581.8K t |
| 2018 | $432.4M | 531.9K t |
| 2017 | $404.9M | 484.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports diethylene glycol to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (26%), China (22%), Spain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $49.1M | 26% |
| China | $42.8M | 22% |
| Spain | $17.7M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 8% |
| Belgium | $10.6M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $10.0M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $6.3M | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $5.6M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $4.9M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diethylene glycol imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $8.5 million of diethylene glycol in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Bahrain (44%), United Arab Emirates (27%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+506% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $3.7M | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 27% |
| Kuwait | $902K | 11% |
| India | $848K | 10% |
| China | $346K | 4.1% |
| United States | $245K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $108K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $12K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia diethylene glycol exports (HS 2909.41): 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 2909.41: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol).
Common questions
What is the value of diethylene glycol exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported diethylene glycol worth $191.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 275.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 71 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy diethylene glycol from Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($49.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average export price of diethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of diethylene glycol from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $404.9 million in 2017 to $191.8 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $432.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $331.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import diethylene glycol?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $183.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for diethylene glycol?
The HS code for diethylene glycol is subheading 2909.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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