Higher fatty alcohols exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $9.0 million of higher fatty alcohols in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. That is 169% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 149% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $209K | 143 t |
| 2020 | $310K | 257 t |
| 2019 | $215K | 133 t |
| 2018 | $213K | 112 t |
| 2017 | $15K | 10 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.84, 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.
Higher fatty alcohols imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported higher fatty alcohols worth $1.4 million (553 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Malaysia (25%), Philippines (25%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $357K | 26% |
| Philippines | $346K | 25% |
| France | $188K | 13% |
| Japan | $184K | 13% |
| Germany | $167K | 12% |
| United States | $53K | 3.8% |
| China | $35K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 2.3% |
| India | $19K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia higher fatty alcohols exports (HS 2905.17): 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 2905.17: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of higher fatty alcohols exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported higher fatty alcohols worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 76 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries buy higher fatty alcohols from Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Tunisia (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 593% on the year.
What is the average export price of higher fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of higher fatty alcohols from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15 thousand in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import higher fatty alcohols?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, the Philippines and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for higher fatty alcohols?
The HS code for higher fatty alcohols is subheading 2905.17. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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