Lighter fuel imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.3 million of lighter fuel in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 857 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lighter fuel from
Bahrain alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Albania grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $3.7M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $451K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $380K | 7.2% |
| Kuwait | $296K | 5.6% |
| Albania | $259K | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $105K | 2% |
| Sri Lanka | $32K | 0.6% |
| China | $28K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.51, 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 lighter fuel imports (HS 3606.10): 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 3606.10: Fuels: liquid or liquefied-gas, in containers, of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, (of a capacity not exceeding 300cm3).
Common questions
What is the value of lighter fuel imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lighter fuel worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 173 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighter fuel to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighter fuel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lighter fuel to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter fuel?
The HS code for lighter fuel is subheading 3606.10. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3606 page.
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