Nitrile rubber latex imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrile rubber latex by Saudi Arabia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (538 tonnes). Value rose 243% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 212% 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 | $2.0M | 539 t |
| 2023 | $593K | 464 t |
| 2022 | $199K | 124 t |
| 2021 | $699K | 273 t |
| 2020 | $53K | 80 t |
| 2019 | $89K | 8 t |
| 2018 | $5K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports nitrile rubber latex from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 58% |
| India | $289K | 14% |
| China | $282K | 14% |
| South Korea | $212K | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $30K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.77 per kg, 324% above the world average of $0.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 latex imports (HS 4002.51): 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 4002.51: Rubber: synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrile rubber latex imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported nitrile rubber latex worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 243% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrile rubber latex to Saudi Arabia?
France was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (14%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrile rubber latex per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.77 per kg in 2024, 324% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nitrile rubber latex to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $459 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for nitrile rubber latex?
The HS code for nitrile rubber latex is subheading 4002.51. 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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