Glycerol (HS 2905.45) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $11.2 million (16.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.8 million.
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 | $11.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 15.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 10.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports glycerol (hs 2905.45) from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.7M | 51% |
| Malaysia | $4.7M | 42% |
| Brazil | $451K | 4% |
| United States | $96K | 0.9% |
| China | $95K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $44K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $43K | 0.4% |
| India | $25K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $23K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2905.45: Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol.
Common questions
What is the value of glycerol (hs 2905.45) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Malaysia (42%) and Brazil (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycerol (hs 2905.45) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
The HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45) is subheading 2905.45. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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