Hydroquinone imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported hydroquinone worth $7.0 million (785 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 4%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $7.0M | 785 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 933 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 715 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 728 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 800 t |
| 2019 | $775K | 226 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 859 t |
| 2017 | $652K | 166 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports hydroquinone from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.0M | 86% |
| Japan | $336K | 4.8% |
| India | $287K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $196K | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $87K | 1.2% |
| China | $80K | 1.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.96 per kg, 52% above the world average of $5.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia hydroquinone imports (HS 2907.22): 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 2907.22: Polyphenols: hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of hydroquinone imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported hydroquinone worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 785 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 130 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydroquinone to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Japan (5%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydroquinone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.96 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $5.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydroquinone to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $652 thousand in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 979%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydroquinone?
The HS code for hydroquinone is subheading 2907.22. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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