Fatty acid derivatives (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $13.7 million of fatty acid derivatives (other) in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fatty acid derivatives (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), India (18%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.7M | 27% |
| India | $2.5M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 13% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 8.7% |
| China | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| Malaysia | $968K | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $724K | 5.3% |
| United States | $548K | 4% |
| Spain | $426K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $272K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, 50% above the world average of $2.64. 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.
Fatty acid derivatives (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of fatty acid derivatives (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $282 thousand in 2024 (328 tonnes). Most of it went to India (24%), Egypt (20%), Syria (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $69K | 24% |
| Egypt | $57K | 20% |
| Syria | $50K | 18% |
| Myanmar | $47K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 14% |
| Iraq | $17K | 5.9% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 1% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fatty acid derivatives (other) imports (HS 2915.90): 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 2915.90: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2915.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid derivatives (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fatty acid derivatives (other) worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid derivatives (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (18%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fatty acid derivatives (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fatty acid derivatives (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Egypt and Syria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid derivatives (other)?
The HS code for fatty acid derivatives (other) is subheading 2915.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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