High-density polyethylene exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of high-density polyethylene by Saudi Arabia reached $4.66 billion in 2024 (4.43 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 139 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.66B | 4.43M t |
| 2023 | $4.49B | 4.08M t |
| 2022 | $5.68B | 4.66M t |
| 2021 | $5.15B | 4.37M t |
| 2020 | $4.13B | 4.58M t |
| 2019 | $5.34B | 4.95M t |
| 2018 | $5.67B | 4.38M t |
| 2017 | $3.89B | 3.29M t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports high-density polyethylene to
The largest buyer markets were China (18%), Egypt (8%), India (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $852.0M | 18% |
| Egypt | $351.9M | 7.6% |
| India | $302.5M | 6.5% |
| Singapore | $287.5M | 6.2% |
| Algeria | $286.3M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $240.6M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $220.3M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $218.2M | 4.7% |
| Jordan | $131.3M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $100.0M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high-density polyethylene worth $89.5 million (74.6 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (49%), China (13%), Kuwait (8%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $44.2M | 49% |
| China | $11.6M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $7.2M | 8% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 6.7% |
| Qatar | $3.8M | 4.2% |
| United States | $3.5M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $3.3M | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high-density polyethylene exports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported high-density polyethylene worth $4.66 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.43 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 139 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-density polyethylene from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($852.0 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 137 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of high-density polyethylene from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.89 billion in 2017 to $4.66 billion in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $5.68 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.88 billion a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $89.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, China and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.57 billion a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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