Metal chlorides (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal chlorides (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $4.8 million in 2024 (16.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.4 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 | $4.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 9.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal chlorides (other) from
Most of the value came from India (42%), Japan (19%), China (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 42% |
| Japan | $901K | 19% |
| China | $633K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $552K | 11% |
| Germany | $212K | 4.4% |
| United States | $157K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $95K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $69K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $47K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 65% below the world average of $0.83, 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.
Metal chlorides (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of metal chlorides (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (42%), France (24%), India (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Brunei grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $584K | 42% |
| France | $342K | 24% |
| India | $119K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 6.3% |
| Brunei | $79K | 5.7% |
| Syria | $73K | 5.2% |
| Qatar | $42K | 3% |
| South Korea | $41K | 2.9% |
| Jordan | $28K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal chlorides (other) imports (HS 2827.39): 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 2827.39: Chlorides: other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel.
Common questions
What is the value of metal chlorides (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal chlorides (other) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chlorides (other) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Japan (19%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chlorides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal chlorides (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal chlorides (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, France and India. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal chlorides (other)?
The HS code for metal chlorides (other) is subheading 2827.39. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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