Non-ionic surfactant imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $57.3 million of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (24.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $95.2 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 | $57.3M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 21.6K t |
| 2022 | $69.8M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $95.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2020 | $77.7M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $66.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $60.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 13.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports non-ionic surfactant from
Most of the value came from Bahrain (22%), India (21%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $12.5M | 22% |
| India | $11.9M | 21% |
| China | $7.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 11% |
| United States | $4.0M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $2.2M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Jordan | $1.3M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-ionic surfactant exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported non-ionic surfactant worth $13.4 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). China alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 60% |
| Morocco | $2.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $483K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $431K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $251K | 1.9% |
| Albania | $82K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $72K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $34K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $34K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported non-ionic surfactant worth $57.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to Saudi Arabia?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by India (21%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-ionic surfactant to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $57.3 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2021 at $95.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export non-ionic surfactant?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Morocco and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $43.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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