Lactones exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lactones by Saudi Arabia reached $16.0 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $42.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 4.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports lactones to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.6M | 73% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $934K | 5.9% |
| China | $536K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $319K | 2% |
| Japan | $202K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $201K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $181K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $60K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $48K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 89% below the world average of $12.82, 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.
Lactones imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported lactones worth $3.3 million (614 tonnes). China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 57% |
| India | $727K | 22% |
| France | $447K | 14% |
| Italy | $122K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $35K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia lactones exports (HS 2932.20): 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 2932.20: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, lactones.
Common questions
What is the value of lactones exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported lactones worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy lactones from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average export price of lactones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $12.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lactones from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2022 at $42.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import lactones?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and France. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactones?
The HS code for lactones is subheading 2932.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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