Industrial fatty alcohols imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial fatty alcohols by Saudi Arabia reached $26.2 million in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 82% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $26.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial fatty alcohols from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (44%), Malaysia (28%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $11.4M | 44% |
| Malaysia | $7.3M | 28% |
| China | $5.2M | 20% |
| India | $707K | 2.7% |
| United States | $472K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $306K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $276K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $128K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $95K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia industrial fatty alcohols imports (HS 3823.70): 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 3823.70: Industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial fatty alcohols imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial fatty alcohols worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial fatty alcohols to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Malaysia (28%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial fatty alcohols to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial fatty alcohols?
The HS code for industrial fatty alcohols is subheading 3823.70. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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