Lactams (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.1 million of lactams (other) in 2024 (503 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.1 million.
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 | $3.1M | 503 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 336 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 636 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 912 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 536 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lactams (other) from
India alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 56% |
| China | $1.0M | 34% |
| Poland | $159K | 5.1% |
| Malta | $85K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.8% |
| United States | $12K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, 92% below the world average of $81.58, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lactams (other) imports (HS 2933.79): 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 2933.79: Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN).
Common questions
What is the value of lactams (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lactams (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 503 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactams (other) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (34%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactams (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $81.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lactams (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactams (other)?
The HS code for lactams (other) is subheading 2933.79. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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