Nitrites imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrites by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $751K | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $410K | 517 t |
| 2017 | $342K | 530 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports nitrites from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 60% |
| China | $487K | 18% |
| Germany | $419K | 16% |
| United States | $132K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 1% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.3% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrites exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported nitrites worth $6.6 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 73 countries. The largest buyer markets were Jordan (45%), Syria (20%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $3.0M | 45% |
| Syria | $1.3M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 17% |
| Iraq | $606K | 9.3% |
| Qatar | $192K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $102K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $101K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $95K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $13K | 0.2% |
| Sudan | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia nitrites imports (HS 2834.10): 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 2834.10: Nitrites.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrites imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported nitrites worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrites to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 888% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrites per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrites to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $342 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 685%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export nitrites?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Syria and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nitrites?
The HS code for nitrites is subheading 2834.10. 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 2834 page.
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