Lubricating oil additive imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricating oil additive by Saudi Arabia reached $137.3 million in 2024 (41.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $137.3M | 41.5K t |
| 2023 | $129.8M | 32.0K t |
| 2022 | $145.3M | 41.1K t |
| 2021 | $106.4M | 37.2K t |
| 2020 | $76.6M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $90.1M | 33.0K t |
| 2018 | $67.8M | 22.1K t |
| 2017 | $66.9M | 22.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lubricating oil additive from
The largest suppliers were France (26%), Italy (24%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $35.2M | 26% |
| Italy | $33.2M | 24% |
| United States | $15.6M | 11% |
| Singapore | $15.4M | 11% |
| Belgium | $13.4M | 9.8% |
| India | $11.5M | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 3.5% |
| China | $3.7M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 lubricating oil additive imports (HS 3811.21): 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lubricating oil additive worth $137.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricating oil additive to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by Italy (24%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricating oil additive to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.9 million in 2017 to $137.3 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2022 at $145.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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