Fluorescent brightening agents imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported fluorescent brightening agents worth $4.4 million (500 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.8 million.
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 | $4.4M | 500 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 403 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 546 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 601 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 682 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 715 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 624 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 388 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fluorescent brightening agents from
Most of the value came from India (40%), United States (21%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 40% |
| United States | $945K | 22% |
| China | $889K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $575K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $61K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $39K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $38K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.79 per kg, 148% above the world average of $3.54. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fluorescent brightening agents imports (HS 3204.20): 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 3204.20: Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorescent brightening agents imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fluorescent brightening agents worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 500 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorescent brightening agents to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (21%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorescent brightening agents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.79 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $3.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluorescent brightening agents to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2019 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorescent brightening agents?
The HS code for fluorescent brightening agents is subheading 3204.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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