Inorganic acids (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic acids (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 578% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $419K | 398 t |
| 2022 | $977K | 426 t |
| 2021 | $404K | 203 t |
| 2020 | $175K | 188 t |
| 2019 | $314K | 340 t |
| 2018 | $314K | 279 t |
| 2017 | $287K | 243 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports inorganic acids (other) from
India alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 64% |
| China | $636K | 22% |
| Laos | $169K | 6% |
| United States | $104K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $56K | 2% |
| Poland | $29K | 1% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 48% above the world average of $1.32. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia inorganic acids (other) imports (HS 2811.19): 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 2811.19: Inorganic acids: other than hydrogen fluoride.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acids (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported inorganic acids (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 578% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (22%) and Laos (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic acids (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $287 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 888%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $716 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acids (other)?
The HS code for inorganic acids (other) is subheading 2811.19. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2811 page.
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