General lubricant imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of general lubricant by Saudi Arabia reached $45.2 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $45.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $47.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 8.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports general lubricant from
Most of the value came from United States (24%), Germany (22%), United Kingdom (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.6M | 24% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $9.8M | 22% |
| France | $2.8M | 6.2% |
| China | $2.6M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $942K | 2.1% |
| India | $836K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.97 per kg, 22% above the world average of $4.90. 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.
General lubricant exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported general lubricant worth $4.3 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (43%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Qatar (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.8M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $987K | 23% |
| Qatar | $672K | 16% |
| Bahrain | $174K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $136K | 3.2% |
| Algeria | $106K | 2.5% |
| Oman | $103K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 1% |
| Panama | $43K | 1% |
| Yemen | $41K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported general lubricant worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Germany (22%) and the United Kingdom (22%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.97 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $4.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of general lubricant to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $47.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export general lubricant?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $41.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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