Glutamic acid imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported glutamic acid worth $27.6 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $27.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 5.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports glutamic acid from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $17.0M | 62% |
| Indonesia | $8.0M | 29% |
| China | $2.5M | 9.2% |
| France | $36K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 74% above the world average of $1.38. 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 glutamic acid imports (HS 2922.42): 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 2922.42: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: glutamic acid and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glutamic acid imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported glutamic acid worth $27.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply glutamic acid to Saudi Arabia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Indonesia (29%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of glutamic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glutamic acid to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $27.6 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for glutamic acid?
The HS code for glutamic acid is subheading 2922.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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