Ethylene glycol exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethylene glycol by Saudi Arabia reached $2.84 billion in 2024 (5.61 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 97 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.07 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 | $2.84B | 5.61M t |
| 2023 | $2.98B | 5.92M t |
| 2022 | $2.52B | 3.89M t |
| 2021 | $2.61B | 5.68M t |
| 2020 | $2.94B | 6.07M t |
| 2019 | $3.99B | 6.67M t |
| 2018 | $6.07B | 6.48M t |
| 2017 | $5.31B | 6.21M t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports ethylene glycol to
China alone took 59% of it.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylene glycol imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of ethylene glycol by Saudi Arabia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from India (43%), United States (19%), China (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $459K | 43% |
| United States | $206K | 19% |
| China | $165K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $120K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $20K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $14K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $12K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $12K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ethylene glycol exports (HS 2905.31): 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 2905.31: Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol).
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene glycol exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported ethylene glycol worth $2.84 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.61 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 97 countries worldwide, with 36% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene glycol from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($1.68 billion), followed by India (7%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylene glycol from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.31 billion in 2017 to $2.84 billion in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $6.07 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.66 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import ethylene glycol?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United States and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.84 billion a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene glycol?
The HS code for ethylene glycol is subheading 2905.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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