Nitrogen gas imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $9.7 million of nitrogen gas in 2024 (51.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.9 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 | $9.7M | 51.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 121.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 30.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 25.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 35.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 179.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $696K | 6.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports nitrogen gas from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+664% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.3M | 65% |
| Kuwait | $3.1M | 32% |
| Qatar | $107K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $54K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.4% |
| France | $32K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $22K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
Nitrogen gas exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of nitrogen gas by Saudi Arabia reached $218 thousand in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (41%), Bahrain (38%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $89K | 41% |
| Bahrain | $83K | 38% |
| China | $20K | 9.1% |
| Morocco | $9K | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $3K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia nitrogen gas imports (HS 2804.30): 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 2804.30: Nitrogen.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen gas imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported nitrogen gas worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 200 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen gas to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Kuwait (32%) and Qatar (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen gas to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $696 thousand in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export nitrogen gas?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Bahrain and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen gas?
The HS code for nitrogen gas is subheading 2804.30. 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 2804 page.
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