Lysine imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lysine by Saudi Arabia reached $10.6 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.5 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 | $10.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 4.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports lysine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 96% |
| South Korea | $313K | 2.9% |
| India | $121K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
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 lysine imports (HS 2922.41): 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 2922.41: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: lysine and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lysine imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported lysine worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply lysine to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of lysine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lysine to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2018 at $30.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export lysine?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $792 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Yemen and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lysine?
The HS code for lysine is subheading 2922.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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