Formaldehyde exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million of formaldehyde in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.3 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 | $2.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $933K | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 6.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports formaldehyde to
Most of it went to Nigeria (24%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Jordan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Formaldehyde imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of formaldehyde by Saudi Arabia reached $709 thousand in 2024 (232 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Jordan accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $529K | 75% |
| United States | $78K | 11% |
| Norway | $50K | 7% |
| Italy | $16K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $15K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia formaldehyde exports (HS 2912.11): 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 2912.11: Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, methanal (formaldehyde).
Common questions
What is the value of formaldehyde exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported formaldehyde worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 87 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy formaldehyde from Saudi Arabia?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($547 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Jordan (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average export price of formaldehyde per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of formaldehyde from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import formaldehyde?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $709 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Jordan, the United States and Norway. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for formaldehyde?
The HS code for formaldehyde is subheading 2912.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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