Metal oxides and hydroxides (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $4.5 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $4.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 823 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $825K | 644 t |
| 2019 | $561K | 333 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 811 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal oxides and hydroxides (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), India (31%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 32% |
| India | $1.4M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $602K | 13% |
| Germany | $506K | 11% |
| Spain | $294K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $150K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $37K | 0.8% |
| United States | $16K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 76% below the world average of $2.25, 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 oxides and hydroxides (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $465 thousand of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (48%), Sudan (29%), Yemen (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal oxides and hydroxides (other) imports (HS 2825.90): 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 2825.90: Inorganic bases, metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2825.
Common questions
What is the value of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal oxides and hydroxides (other) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal oxides and hydroxides (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (31%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 300%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export metal oxides and hydroxides (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $465 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Sudan and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal oxides and hydroxides (other)?
The HS code for metal oxides and hydroxides (other) is subheading 2825.90. 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 2825 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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