HFC/PFC refrigerant blends imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported hfc/pfc refrigerant blends worth $25.2 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.4 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 | $25.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $35.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $45.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 3.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hfc/pfc refrigerant blends from
Most of the value came from China (50%), United States (19%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 50% |
| United States | $4.7M | 19% |
| India | $3.9M | 15% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $852K | 3.4% |
| France | $236K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $154K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $104K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $87K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 53% below the world average of $8.15, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 3824.78: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).
Common questions
What is the value of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hfc/pfc refrigerant blends worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply hfc/pfc refrigerant blends to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by the United States (19%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $8.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $45.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
The HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends is subheading 3824.78. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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