Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer by Saudi Arabia reached $1.74 billion in 2024 (2.03 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 91 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.66 billion.
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 | $1.74B | 2.03M t |
| 2023 | $1.62B | 1.95M t |
| 2022 | $2.66B | 1.94M t |
| 2021 | $2.39B | 1.83M t |
| 2020 | $1.92B | 2.25M t |
| 2019 | $2.29B | 2.29M t |
| 2018 | $2.25B | 1.90M t |
| 2017 | $1.39B | 1.18M t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to
Most of it went to China (35%), Singapore (20%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+715% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $600.7M | 35% |
| Singapore | $353.3M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107.6M | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $90.8M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $67.7M | 3.9% |
| India | $67.7M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $60.3M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $40.5M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $39.8M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $38.7M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.15, 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.
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $43.1 million of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer in 2024 (29.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (47%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.2M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.8M | 18% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 6.1% |
| France | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $896K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $759K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $726K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $182K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $1.74 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.03 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 91 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($600.7 million), followed by Singapore (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.39 billion in 2017 to $1.74 billion in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $2.66 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.03 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $43.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Spain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.70 billion a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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