Fuel and oil additive imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fuel and oil additive by Saudi Arabia reached $69.2 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 211 countries for imports of this product. That is 19% less 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 | $69.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $85.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2022 | $64.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $36.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $41.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $42.6M | 15.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fuel and oil additive from
United States alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41.6M | 60% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 10% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 8.2% |
| India | $4.7M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $753K | 1.1% |
| China | $475K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, close to the world average of $3.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel and oil additive exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million of fuel and oil additive in 2024 (227 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fuel and oil additive imports (HS 3811.90): 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 3811.90: Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel and oil additive imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fuel and oil additive worth $69.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 211 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel and oil additive to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($41.6 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel and oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel and oil additive to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.6 million in 2017 to $69.2 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $85.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fuel and oil additive?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $68.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel and oil additive?
The HS code for fuel and oil additive is subheading 3811.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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