Imidazole compounds (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.5 million of imidazole compounds (other) in 2024 (380 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.5M | 380 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 173 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 246 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 266 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 247 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 104 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports imidazole compounds (other) from
Most of the value came from India (45%), Sweden (15%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 45% |
| Sweden | $688K | 15% |
| China | $532K | 12% |
| United States | $368K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $324K | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $203K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $136K | 3% |
| Italy | $84K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.98 per kg, 62% below the world average of $31.88, 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.
Imidazole compounds (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of imidazole compounds (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (371 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 88% |
| Iraq | $88K | 5.5% |
| United States | $86K | 5.4% |
| India | $13K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia imidazole compounds (other) imports (HS 2933.29): 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 2933.29: Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than hydantoin and its derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of imidazole compounds (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported imidazole compounds (other) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 380 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply imidazole compounds (other) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Sweden (15%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of imidazole compounds (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.98 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $31.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of imidazole compounds (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export imidazole compounds (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for imidazole compounds (other)?
The HS code for imidazole compounds (other) is subheading 2933.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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