Gluconic acid imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported gluconic acid worth $10.1 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 164 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $10.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 5.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports gluconic acid from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 89% |
| India | $422K | 4.2% |
| United States | $155K | 1.5% |
| Mauritania | $150K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $149K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $91K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $15K | 0.2% |
| France | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gluconic acid exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of gluconic acid by Saudi Arabia reached $292 thousand in 2024 (354 tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (50%), Iraq (26%), Palestine (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+839% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $145K | 50% |
| Iraq | $76K | 26% |
| Palestine | $37K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $4K | 1.5% |
| Somalia | $4K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia gluconic acid imports (HS 2918.16): 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 2918.16: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of gluconic acid imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported gluconic acid worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 164 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply gluconic acid to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by India (4%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of gluconic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gluconic acid to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export gluconic acid?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $292 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Iraq and Palestine. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gluconic acid?
The HS code for gluconic acid is subheading 2918.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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