Octanol exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported octanol worth $154.8 million (121.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 60 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $249.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154.8M | 121.7K t |
| 2023 | $171.6M | 143.8K t |
| 2022 | $184.1M | 123.1K t |
| 2021 | $249.9M | 145.7K t |
| 2020 | $112.8M | 139.2K t |
| 2019 | $161.1M | 162.3K t |
| 2018 | $155.5M | 128.4K t |
| 2017 | $128.2M | 119.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports octanol to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (19%), China (18%), Pakistan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Octanol imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of octanol by Saudi Arabia reached $655 thousand in 2024 (320 tonnes). China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $506K | 77% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 3.9% |
| India | $10K | 1.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia octanol exports (HS 2905.16): 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 2905.16: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of octanol exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported octanol worth $154.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 60 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy octanol from Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($29.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Pakistan (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average export price of octanol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of octanol from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $128.2 million in 2017 to $154.8 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $249.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $164.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import octanol?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $655 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $154.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for octanol?
The HS code for octanol is subheading 2905.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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