Ethylene polymers (other) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethylene polymers (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $299.3 million in 2024 (226.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 132 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $546.1 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 | $299.3M | 226.4K t |
| 2023 | $303.3M | 162.7K t |
| 2022 | $468.0M | 284.3K t |
| 2021 | $517.5M | 255.0K t |
| 2020 | $201.0M | 191.1K t |
| 2019 | $274.0M | 226.4K t |
| 2018 | $546.1M | 401.6K t |
| 2017 | $303.7M | 243.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports ethylene polymers (other) to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (22%), Syria (21%), Singapore (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $65.8M | 22% |
| Syria | $63.4M | 21% |
| Singapore | $42.7M | 14% |
| Jordan | $13.5M | 4.5% |
| India | $13.0M | 4.3% |
| Yemen | $12.7M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $9.0M | 3% |
| China | $8.9M | 3% |
| Egypt | $7.9M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $6.8M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.70, 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 polymers (other) imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of ethylene polymers (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $106.0 million in 2024 (70.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (20%), United States (20%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.5M | 20% |
| United States | $21.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 11% |
| India | $9.8M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $9.4M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $6.0M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 2.4% |
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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 3901.90: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene polymers (other) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported ethylene polymers (other) worth $299.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 132 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene polymers (other) from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($65.8 million), followed by Syria (21%) and Singapore (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene polymers (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.70 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 polymers (other) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $303.7 million in 2017 to $299.3 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $546.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $364.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import ethylene polymers (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $106.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Germany. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $193.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene polymers (other)?
The HS code for ethylene polymers (other) is subheading 3901.90. 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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