Ether-alcohols (other) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $64.3 million of ether-alcohols (other) in 2024 (43.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 97 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $64.3M | 43.8K t |
| 2023 | $55.9M | 36.9K t |
| 2022 | $75.0M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $58.8M | 40.2K t |
| 2020 | $36.0M | 37.9K t |
| 2019 | $47.4M | 36.0K t |
| 2018 | $57.5M | 46.6K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 19.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports ether-alcohols (other) to
The largest buyer markets were China (14%), United Arab Emirates (13%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+745% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.2M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 11% |
| Belgium | $7.2M | 11% |
| India | $5.4M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 7.9% |
| Norway | $4.4M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 5% |
| United States | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.91, 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.
Ether-alcohols (other) imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of ether-alcohols (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $12.3 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (40%), Taiwan (26%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 40% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 11% |
| India | $960K | 7.8% |
| Singapore | $372K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $313K | 2.6% |
| France | $310K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $289K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $227K | 1.9% |
| United States | $177K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ether-alcohols (other) exports (HS 2909.49): 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 2909.49: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-alcohols (other) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported ether-alcohols (other) worth $64.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 97 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy ether-alcohols (other) from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 745% on the year.
What is the average export price of ether-alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ether-alcohols (other) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $64.3 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2022 at $75.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import ether-alcohols (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether-alcohols (other)?
The HS code for ether-alcohols (other) is subheading 2909.49. 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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