Ethylene exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported ethylene worth $6.8 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 95% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $377.5 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 | $6.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $134.4M | 140.7K t |
| 2022 | $62.1M | 53.7K t |
| 2021 | $81.8M | 78.5K t |
| 2020 | $100.7M | 117.2K t |
| 2019 | $162.1M | 172.3K t |
| 2018 | $344.3M | 287.5K t |
| 2017 | $377.5M | 327.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports ethylene to
Netherlands alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 57% |
| Morocco | $2.7M | 40% |
| France | $214K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylene imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of ethylene by Saudi Arabia reached $285 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $163K | 57% |
| United States | $80K | 28% |
| Italy | $38K | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ethylene exports (HS 2901.21): 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 2901.21: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported ethylene worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 61 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 95% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene from Saudi Arabia?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Morocco (40%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of ethylene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylene from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $377.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 98%. The peak was 2017 at $377.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $158.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import ethylene?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene?
The HS code for ethylene is subheading 2901.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
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