Ethylbenzene imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.4 million of ethylbenzene in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. That is 163% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 121% a year on average.
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 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $10K | - |
| 2021 | $39K | 28 t |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $13K | 1 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ethylbenzene from
One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 71% |
| Japan | $485K | 14% |
| China | $394K | 12% |
| Germany | $79K | 2.3% |
| United States | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 134% above the world average of $1.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ethylbenzene imports (HS 2902.60): 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 2902.60: Cyclic hydrocarbons: ethylbenzene.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylbenzene imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ethylbenzene worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 84 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 163% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylbenzene to Saudi Arabia?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Japan (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylbenzene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 134% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylbenzene to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $590 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ethylbenzene?
The HS code for ethylbenzene is subheading 2902.60. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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