Nonmetal oxides (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported nonmetal oxides (other) worth $2.6 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.8 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 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 713 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 981 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 937 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 678 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 440 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 560 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports nonmetal oxides (other) from
Most of the value came from India (37%), China (22%), United Arab Emirates (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $965K | 37% |
| China | $568K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $537K | 21% |
| Hungary | $143K | 5.4% |
| United States | $106K | 4% |
| Germany | $86K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $61K | 2.3% |
| France | $61K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $43K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $40K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2811.29: Inorganic oxygen compounds: of non-metals, n.e.c. in item no. 2811.2.
Common questions
What is the value of nonmetal oxides (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported nonmetal oxides (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonmetal oxides (other) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($965 thousand), followed by China (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (20%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonmetal oxides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nonmetal oxides (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonmetal oxides (other)?
The HS code for nonmetal oxides (other) is subheading 2811.29. 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 2811 page.
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