Essential oil extract imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of essential oil extract by Saudi Arabia reached $21.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.7 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 | $21.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 862 t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 691 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports essential oil extract from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), United States (22%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+447% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.9M | 23% |
| United States | $4.8M | 22% |
| China | $2.8M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Greece | $494K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $347K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $315K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.95 per kg, close to the world average of $12.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Essential oil extract exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of essential oil extract by Saudi Arabia reached $716 thousand in 2024 (206 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (24%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Yemen (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia essential oil extract imports (HS 3301.90): 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 3301.90: Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil extract imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported essential oil extract worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil extract to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United States (22%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.95 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $12.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of essential oil extract to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2021 at $30.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export essential oil extract?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $716 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil extract?
The HS code for essential oil extract is subheading 3301.90. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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