Nitrile rubber imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.3 million of nitrile rubber in 2024 (680 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.3M | 680 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 694 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 416 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 423 t |
| 2020 | $814K | 436 t |
| 2019 | $665K | 288 t |
| 2018 | $575K | 208 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 265 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports nitrile rubber from
Most of the value came from France (36%), China (22%), South Korea (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $813K | 36% |
| China | $501K | 22% |
| South Korea | $421K | 19% |
| India | $407K | 18% |
| Sweden | $47K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $27K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $25K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.21.
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 nitrile rubber imports (HS 4002.59): 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 4002.59: Rubber: synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrile rubber imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported nitrile rubber worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 680 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrile rubber to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($812 thousand), followed by China (22%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrile rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrile rubber to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrile rubber?
The HS code for nitrile rubber is subheading 4002.59. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
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