Maleic anhydride imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $18.9 million of maleic anhydride in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.8 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 | $18.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 10.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports maleic anhydride from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 50% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 16% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 7% |
| Turkey | $272K | 1.4% |
| United States | $250K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $234K | 1.2% |
| India | $202K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $163K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
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 maleic anhydride imports (HS 2917.14): 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 2917.14: Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: maleic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of maleic anhydride imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported maleic anhydride worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 99 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply maleic anhydride to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Taiwan (21%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 463% on the year.
What is the average import price of maleic anhydride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maleic anhydride to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for maleic anhydride?
The HS code for maleic anhydride is subheading 2917.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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