🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of lignite: 2024 trade data
Imports of lignite by Saudi Arabia reached $3.6 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 58% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of lignite by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 2.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lignite from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.1M | 86% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $396K | 11% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $83K | 2.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $13K | 0.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Types of lignite under HS 2702
| 2702.20 | Lignite: agglomerated, excluding jet | 85% |
| 2702.10 | Lignite: whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jet | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2702.
Average import price of lignite
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 1880% above the world average of $0.05. 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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2702: Lignite; whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet.
Lignite trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of lignite imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lignite worth $3.6 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import lignite from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (86%), China (11%), United Arab Emirates (2%).
What is the average import price of lignite in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.05 per kg.
What is the HS code for lignite?
Lignite falls under HS heading 2702 (Lignite; whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading lignite with Saudi Arabia?
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